Eric Proos

Eric Proos

Licensed in: California

About

Next Era Legal is a modern law firm providing strategic, embedded legal support to help fast-growing businesses scale, raise capital, and mitigate risk without the overhead of a full-time hire. Our Fractional General Counsel (GC) model provides businesses with consistent, senior-level legal leadership on a flexible, part-time, or subscription basis. We integrate directly into your operations, acting as your in-house attorney to align legal strategy with business goals. Unlike traditional outside counsel, our model focuses on continuity and proactive risk mitigation, ensuring we are always up-to-speed and prepared for the next stage of your company's growth. We provide a comprehensive range of corporate and transactional legal services, operating at a strategic level to drive growth. This includes: Day-to-Day Legal Decision Support and corporate governance. Contract Lifecycle Management (drafting, review, and negotiation of customer, vendor, and employment agreements). Capital & M&A Readiness, including entity structuring, fundraising (seed to Series C), and strategic planning for exit/succession. Intellectual Property (IP), brand, and franchising structuring. Commercial Real Estate transactions, including lease negotiation, purchases, and sales. We partner primarily with growth-stage startups and fast-growing, middle-market established businesses that have consistent legal needs but are not yet ready for a full-time GC. Our client base spans various industries, including: SaaS and Technology Platforms Consumer Goods and DTC Brands Professional Services and Consultancies Franchise Systems and Multi-location Operators Real Estate Development and Investment Firms

Practice Areas

Administrative Law > FCCAdministrative Law > FDAAds & Marketing > Influencer MarketingAds & Marketing > SweepstakesAds & Marketing > PR ContractsAds & Marketing > Sponsorship AgreementsAds & Marketing