BrandX Legal
Practical legal support from startup to exit
We help startups and growth companies handle contracts, governance, and transactions with founder-friendly legal support that keeps decisions and deals moving.
Clients
Who we help
We work with businesses that need practical, responsive legal support without building an in-house team.
Founders and leadership teams
looking for clear answers and clean execution
Growing companies
scaling revenue, headcount, and contracting volume
Investor- and board-backed teams
navigating governance and higher-stakes decisions
Operators
keeping the legal side organized so deals do not stall in diligence
Services
What we do
Three core areas that cover day-to-day counsel, contracts, and transactions as you grow.
Outside General Counsel
Ongoing support for founders and leadership teams as the business grows, so decisions get made and the legal side stays organized.
Typical work:
Day-to-day guidance on business issues and risk decisions
Escalation and negotiation to unblock decisions and keep momentum
Ownership and equity support to keep records clean and investor-ready
Commercial & Contracts
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the agreements that drive revenue and operations, without slowing the business down.
Typical work:
Drafting and negotiating customer and vendor agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, and NDAs
Template creation and cleanup to reduce back-and-forth and speed contracting
Practical redlines and fallback positions to help deals close efficiently
Capital, Deals & Exits
Support for financings and transactions, scoped clearly and run efficiently from kickoff through close.
Typical work:
Financing and capital raise support through preparation, negotiation, and closing
Diligence readiness and coordination to keep process and issues organized
Deal document review and negotiation support for strategic transactions and M&A
Process
How we work
A simple process designed for speed, clarity, and clean execution.
Step 1
Intro Sync
A no-charge fit check. We align on the issue, timing, and what a successful outcome looks like.
Step 2
BrandX Sprint
A fixed-fee sprint focused on the immediate legal issue. Scope and timing are confirmed up front, and we move quickly on analysis, execution, and next steps.
Step 3
Ongoing Counsel
Continued support or project work, with clear scope and a simple fee structure.
Testimonials
Why choose BrandX
Trusted for clear advice, steady execution, and a practical path forward.
“Communication was clear and fast. We got direct, knowledgeable guidance and felt confident about the next steps.”
Founder
capital raise
“Expectations were clear from the start, and the work moved quickly. Professional, responsive, and easy to work with.”
Operator
contract review
“Calm, composed, and thorough throughout. Every question was answered clearly, and we felt like we were in good hands.”
Founder
entity formation
“The guidance was tailored to our situation and gave us a clear path forward. Practical advice that helped us get to a clean outcome.”
Operator
acquisition support
“Communication was clear and fast. We got direct, knowledgeable guidance and felt confident about the next steps.”
Founder
capital raise
“Expectations were clear from the start, and the work moved quickly. Professional, responsive, and easy to work with.”
Operator
contract review
“Calm, composed, and thorough throughout. Every question was answered clearly, and we felt like we were in good hands.”
Founder
entity formation
“The guidance was tailored to our situation and gave us a clear path forward. Practical advice that helped us get to a clean outcome.”
Operator
acquisition support
About
Brent Xavier
Founder, BrandX Legal
Brent Xavier is a business attorney and serial entrepreneur who leads BrandX Legal. He helps startups and growth-stage companies navigate legal and strategic decisions with a practical, founder-oriented approach that keeps matters moving.
BrandX is service led by design. We set expectations early, communicate clearly, and keep matters organized so they do not stall.
BrandX is service led by design. We set expectations early, communicate clearly, and keep matters organized so they do not stall.
This approach is shaped by Brent’s 25 years of experience across law, finance, operations, and entrepreneurship. During that time, he has held senior leadership roles across multiple sectors. He earned a B.S. from Cornell University’s Hotel School and a J.D. from New York Law School.
Brent is always your primary point of contact at BrandX. When a matter calls for specialized expertise or added capacity, we bring in trusted fractional support as needed while keeping everything coordinated end to end.
Outside of work, Brent is usually traveling, skiing, or chasing great food and live music with his family.
Brent is always your primary point of contact at BrandX. When a matter calls for specialized expertise or added capacity, we bring in trusted fractional support as needed while keeping everything coordinated end to end.
Outside of work, Brent is usually traveling, skiing, or chasing great food and live music with his family.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
A few things clients usually ask before we start.
What separates BrandX from other firms?
BrandX is built for founders who value practical advice and responsiveness. We keep scope tight, communicate efficiently, and focus on next steps so contracts and transactions keep moving.
How do fees work?
We use subscriptions for ongoing support, fixed fees for defined projects, and hourly billing for fast-moving or unpredictable matters. You will receive a proposed scope and fee after the intro sync.
How quickly can you turn work around?
New matters move quickly once scope is set. We confirm timing up front based on urgency and complexity and keep things moving with direct communication.
Connect
Ready to talk it through?
Book an intro sync and we’ll get clear on next steps and the simplest path forward.