Chantel Jordan
Fractional General Counsel | Governance & Board Advisor | Scaling Companies, PE-Backed & Pre-Exit
About
Chantel Jordan is a fractional general counsel and founder of Golden Laurel Advisors. An experienced corporate lawyer with both Big Law and in-house leadership experience, she advises scaling and private equity-backed companies, as well as select startups, on governance, human capital strategy, and IPO and exit readiness.
She partners directly with founders, executives, and boards to provide practical, in-house legal support across corporate governance, M&A, strategic transactions, commercial negotiations and contracting, and risk management. Her approach is execution-focused, helping companies navigate growth, manage complexity, and prepare for key inflection points.
Chantel brings a combined legal and operational perspective, shaped by her experience as a General Counsel and Chief People Officer of a public company, enabling her to deliver advice that is both strategic and actionable.
Practice areas
- General Corporate > Corporate Formation
- General Corporate > Corp Governance
- General Corporate
- Commercial Contracts
- M&A Law
Services
Fractional General Counsel
Provide ongoing, in-house legal leadership to scaling and private equity-backed companies. I integrate directly with founders, executives, and boards to support corporate governance, commercial negotiations, M&A and strategic transactions, and risk management. This model is designed for companies that need senior-level legal guidance without a full-time general counsel (delivering practical, execution-focused support aligned with business objectives).
Corporate Governance & Board Advisory
Advise executive teams and boards on governance structures, board processes, and oversight frameworks to support growth, investor expectations, and long-term value creation. Experience includes corporate secretary functions, board and committee support, and preparing companies for increased scrutiny associated with capital raises, acquisitions, and public company readiness.
Commercial Contracts & Strategic Transactions
Lead and support complex commercial negotiations and contracting processes, with a focus on aligning legal structures with business outcomes. Includes customer and vendor agreements, strategic partnerships, and transaction support across acquisitions and other key initiatives, ensuring efficient deal execution while managing risk.
Experience
Founder & CEO
Golden Laurel Advisors
Jan 2024 – Present
Member & Investor
Houston Angel Network
Jan 2024 – Present
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief People Officer
5E Advanced Materials
Oct 2021 – Jun 2023
B.A., Political Science, Spanish
Texas A&M University
J.D.
Notre Dame Law School
