Commercial Legal Counsel

A commercial lawyer supports the business with contracts, company law and strategic decisions

Expert legal support for business-critical decisions

At Morling Consulting, we offer expertise in business law to companies across Sweden. Our commercial legal counsels bring extensive experience from roles such as in-house counsel and contract specialists, supporting you with everything from contract management and negotiations to compliance with complex regulations like GDPR and the anti-money laundering act. Based in Stockholm, our counsels undertake assignments throughout Sweden.

We serve as a strategic sounding board, actively contributing to enabling and developing your business. Through our deep legal expertise and business acumen, we deliver value from day one.

 

Business law in practice

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We build an understanding of your current needs—such as contracts, negotiations, GDPR or money laundering—and the remit we have to act within the organisation. You receive a clear starting point that suits a targeted intervention, a part-time engagement or an interim resource.

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We review your most business-critical contracts and the regulatory requirements that genuinely apply to your operations, and identify where friction and exposure arise day to day. The focus is on what affects revenue, delivery, customer relationships and internal decision-making.

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We translate the identified risks into a prioritised list setting out what to change in contract processes or documentation and what can wait. You receive a plan that makes it straightforward to take decisions and allocate internal accountability.

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We draft and negotiate contractual terms, update relevant governance documents and support you in commercial situations such as negotiations. Deliverables are produced in a format the team can use immediately and that serves as guidance in the next matter.

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For recurring needs, we establish a way of working for ongoing advisory support and follow-up, and can add legal coaching so that more issues are captured early. You gain a more agile operation in which legal input is applied where it makes the greatest difference.

When we were dealing with partnership agreements, Felix Morling was the natural sounding board. He combines a sharp legal eye with a clear focus on what best serves the business.

Alexander Nilsson, Axstar AB
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What does a commercial legal counsel do?

A commercial legal counsel specializes in helping companies manage the legal risks that arise in a commercial environment. Ideally, we work proactively with you to prevent risks from materializing, but we are also ready to assist when issues have already arisen or are imminent. Combining legal expertise with strategic insight, we are a key resource for ensuring business success. Our commercial legal counsels provide assistance with:

  • Contract Management: Our contract specialists draft, review, and negotiate agreements that secure your business relationships.
  • Compliance: Ensuring that your company adheres to laws and regulations, including GDPR and the anti-money laundering act.
  • Negotiations: Legal support during commercial negotiations to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Risk Management: Identifying and addressing legal risks to protect your business operations.

Morling Consulting’s commercial legal counsels are also available as an interim legal counsel, providing hands-on support with an on-site resource for short- or long-term periods. Our interim services are often utilized during workload peaks, parental leave, or when a specific skill set is needed for a limited period of time. Whether as a commercial legal counsel or interim legal counsel, we can be an invaluable partner for companies aiming to grow while minimizing legal obstacles.

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Get support from Morling Consulting’s commercial legal counsels

Whether your company is an established business or a fast-growing startup, Morling Consulting’s commercial legal counsels can provide support at every stage of your business journey. With extensive experience in helping companies navigate legal challenges, we create sustainable conditions for growth and development. Contact us for assistance with:

  • GDPR compliance and advice.
  • Drafting customer and supplier agreements.
  • Legal support for new product development.
  • Ongoing legal advice and risk analysis.
  • Commercial negotiations.

Our business legal counsels take pride in delivering concrete, business-driven advice that helps your company achieve its goals. We offer tailored solutions, including part-time legal counsel services for companies that have ongoing needs and benefit from working with the same lawyer who gets to know their organization and operations.

 

Let us become part of your team and strengthen your company’s legal foundation for sustainable and long-term growth.

Frequently asked questions about commercial legal counsels

Engaging a commercial legal counsel gives your business on-demand access to legal expertise focused on navigating commercial risks and enabling growth. This includes contract drafting and review, negotiation support, and compliance with key regulations such as GDPR and the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AML). Rather than only reacting to legal problems, we work as a proactive partner focused on aligning legal strategy with business goals.

Companies benefit from working with a commercial legal counsel in a range of situations, including:

  • Creating or reviewing agreements with customers, suppliers, or partners-
  • Launching a new product or service.
  • Entering into or renegotiating commercial agreements.
  • Ensuring compliance with GDPR, AML, or sector-specific regulations.
  • Securing ongoing legal guidance or interim legal support during transitions like parental leave or organizational changes.

Our legal counsels offer support across a broad spectrum of business-critical legal areas:

  • Commercial contracts and contract lifecycle management.
  • GDPR and data privacy compliance.
  • Financial regulation, including AML compliance.
  • Commercial negotiations.
  • Legal risk assessment and strategy.

We support both high-growth startups and established enterprises, offering flexible solutions such as legal coaching and interim legal counsel to match your unique business needs.

A part-time legal counsel provides consistent legal support without the overhead of a full-time hire. This means your company gets a trusted advisor who understands your business and evolves with it. It’s a cost-effective way to ensure continuity, reduce legal risk, and streamline decision-making across projects.

At Morling Consulting, we combine legal expertise with a deep operational understanding of how businesses grow and evolve. We go beyond identifying legal risks — we actively look for ways to turn legal insight into business advantage. With proven experience in fintech, SaaS, startups, and global operations, we offer solutions that support compliance, innovation, and scale.

A commercial legal counsel is usually an external advisor working with multiple companies. An in-house counsel is a full-time employee of a single organization. Morling Consulting offers a hybrid approach — we function as your dedicated legal partner without requiring you to expand your internal team. This is ideal for companies with dynamic needs or rapid growth trajectories.

The cost depends on the scope and complexity of the assignment. Whether you need one-time legal support or an ongoing partnership, we offer:

  • Transparent, predictable pricing.
  • Fixed-fee options for clearly defined projects.
  • Flexible models that adapt to your budget and needs.

Reach out to us for a free consultation — we’ll tailor a solution that works for your business.

We work closely with your team to support legal needs at every stage of your business journey. Examples include:

  • Drafting or reviewing key agreements with customers and vendors.
  • Advising on GDPR or AML compliance strategies.
  • Providing legal coaching to your leadership team to build internal legal capabilities.
  • Stepping in as interim legal counsel during periods of high demand or staff leave.
  • Supporting strategic decisions such as product launches, or market expansion with focused legal input.

We customize our approach based on your industry, size, and goals — always with the purpose of turning legal clarity into business confidence.

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