Legal Retainership
Ongoing legal support for day-to-day contracts, notices, compliance questions and routine business decisions.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹15,000 – ₹1,50,000
- Typical duration
- 30 days
Service overview
A continuing legal relationship where a business has access to legal support without briefing a new lawyer for every routine issue.
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
Businesses with recurring contracts, employment issues, notices, compliance questions or regular commercial transactions.
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
The professional would act as the first point of legal contact, review routine documents, answer day-to-day questions, flag risks and coordinate specialist advice when something falls outside the retainer.
How the work would proceed:
- The work would start with an agreed scope, response times and a list of matters that need separate fees
- For routine queries, the professional would review the relevant records, explain the legal options in plain terms and prepare or mark up documents
- They would also maintain a list of open advice, upcoming deadlines and recurring compliance work
- Litigation, complex transactions, specialist opinions and court appearances should be included only if the retainer expressly covers them
Key deliverables
Contract reviews, routine opinions, notices, compliance reminders, standard templates and scheduled legal updates.
Standard turnaround time
Routine queries: 1-3 working days. More detailed work is scheduled according to complexity.
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
- No government fee for the retainer itself
- Statutory filing, court and registration charges are separate
- The outcome is continuing access to legal advice
Forms & filings involved
No fixed forms. Specific filings depend on the matters referred under the retainer.
Documents required
Existing agreements, policies, company documents, prior legal advice and relevant correspondence.
What we need from you
A single business contact, timely instructions and clarity on matters that fall within or outside the agreed retainer.
Important conditions
The retainer should clearly state scope, exclusions, litigation coverage, response times and additional charges.
Additional information
A well-defined retainer is generally more useful than an open-ended promise to handle everything.
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
What does a legal retainer include?
Usually a defined amount of advice, contract review and correspondence each month; litigation and large transactions are typically billed separately.
Who needs a legal retainer?
Businesses without in-house counsel that regularly need contracts reviewed, notices answered or legal questions resolved.
How is a retainer priced?
A fixed monthly or quarterly fee based on the expected volume and type of work.
Can the scope change later?
Yes. The retainer agreement should set out scope, response times and how extra work is billed.