Private equity firms operate in environments where legal decisions carry immediate and lasting consequences. Investment structures, governance frameworks, management arrangements, and portfolio oversight all demand clarity, discipline, and reliable execution.

Pharus Legal works with private equity firms as external general counsel, providing senior legal support across the investment lifecycle. Whether at the LMM or MM level, we advise on the legal aspects of acquisitions and exits, portfolio governance, management and board matters, and the ongoing legal needs that arise during ownership.

Our role is not to substitute for deal counsel or operating teams, but to provide continuity, judgment, and coordination at the general counsel level. We help firms manage legal risk proportionately, maintain consistency across portfolio companies, and ensure that decisions made at the investment level are reflected clearly and effectively in operations.

Pharus also works closely with portfolio company leadership, acting as a stable legal partner during periods of transition, integration, and change. This alignment helps reduce friction, preserve institutional knowledge, and support the objectives of both investors and management teams.