On-Demand Legal Counsel
EXPERIENCED. EFFICIENT. EFFORTLESS.
Legal Expertise, Delivered Seamlessly
Embedded Legal Counsel for Enterprise, Multinational, and SME Clients
Athena Legal & Innovation delivers practical, business-minded advice and legal support tailored to your teams needs. We work as part of your team — fractional or fully embedded — providing responsive legal services across contracts, data, IP, and more.
Trusted Counsel
Direct access to experienced legal professionals — no intermediaries, no delay.
Responsive by Design
Timely, client-first service that moves at the speed of business.
Transparent, Flexible Pricing
Upfront, no-surprise fee structures that fit your budget.
The Athena Legal & Innovation Advantage
You don’t need Big Law overhead to get Bay Street experience.
Athena Legal offers senior-level Canadian legal counsel with deep experience in corporate, technology, and intellectual property law. We support your leadership team with embedded, fractional, or project-based legal services that deliver clear, efficient results.
We specialize in:
✔ Vendor, customer, and master services agreements
✔ Statements of work and professional services contracts
✔ Contractor, and subcontractor agreements
✔ Engineering Contracts
✔ SaaS and technology contracts
✔ Privacy policies and data processing agreements
✔ Branding, trademark, and IP strategy
✔ Research, licensing, and collaboration agreements
✔ Marketing and distribution agreements
✔ Independent contractor agreements
Our team quickly gets to know your business and delivers actionable advice to help your company move forward with speed, confidence and reduced risks.
Strategic Legal Support, On Your Terms
Athena Legal & Innovation delivers flexible, top-tier legal services for scaling and innovation-driven businesses. Whether you need a fractional lawyer, embedded counsel, or targeted help with contracts, IP strategy, or data compliance, we make legal support fast, responsive, and aligned with your business goals.
Led by a seasoned technology lawyer, IP lawyer, and PhD engineer, we specialize in supporting SaaS providers, clean-tech innovators, and enterprise teams with everything from MSAs, NDAs, licensing, and trademark strategy to patent portfolio development and cross-border negotiations. We operate with fixed fees, clear scope, and a practical, business-minded approach.
Explore our Services, Industries, and Pricing to learn more — or book a free consultation to see if Athena is the right strategic fit.
Experience Seamless Contract Review and Drafting
Looking for responsive, business-minded legal expertise? Let’s align on your needs, timeline, and budget. We’ll build a custom proposal and get started — fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We support startups, scale-ups, and large enterprises across a wide range of industries—tech, cleantech, manufacturing, MedTech, SaaS, and more.
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Yes. Our flexible service model includes fractional GC arrangements tailored to your business needs and growth stage.
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Yes. We are Canadian lawyers, supported by experienced staff and enhanced by cutting-edge AI tools that help us deliver efficient, high-quality legal services.
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Yes. We provide flat-fee legal packages and monthly retainers to ensure transparency and predictability in your legal spend.
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Yes. We support both Canadian and international companies operating or expanding into North America.
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We focus on commercial contracts, SaaS agreements, IP strategy, licensing, privacy compliance, procurement, and regulatory matters.
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Yes. We regularly draft, negotiate, and review SaaS agreements, MSAs, DPAs, SLAs, and other core commercial documents.
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No, we are not trademark agents. We are lawyers. While we do not file trademarks directly, we work closely with trusted trademark and patent agents to manage filings and strategy as part of our broader legal support.
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Absolutely. We frequently handle these types of agreements as part of day-to-day legal operations for our clients.
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You can book directly through our online scheduling page to discuss how we can support your legal needs.
Questions? We’re Here to Help
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Click the chat icon in the corner of your screen to connect. We aim to respond promptly during business hours and are always glad to help clarify the process.
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