Operational Frameworks Designed for Real Business Decisions.
CounCLE frameworks help businesses create structure around operational, commercial and compliance challenges so teams think clearly, identify risks earlier and make more confident decisions.
They are not generic templates, automated legal documents or AI-generated outputs. They do not contain legal advice.
Practical. Strategic. Built for the way businesses actually operate.
Created by External Lawyers – a modern external counsel practice supporting modern business operations.
Available Frameworks
Data Mapping Framework
Operational Privacy & Data Visibility Framework.
Designed for organisations seeking greater visibility, accountability and control over how personal information moves within the business.
- Data inventory
- Third-party data flows
- Risk identification
- Retention and deletion processes
- Internal accountability and controls
$3,000 + GST
Responsible AI Governance Framework
Operational confidence for organisations using third-party Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Essential for boards, executive teams, HR, risk and compliance teams seeking practical governance guardrails for the responsible use of third-party AI.
- AI inventory
- Risk assessment
- Human accountability
- AI approval process
- Incident response
- Monitoring and reporting
$4,500 + GST
Unfair Dismissal Defence Framework
Employer Response System
Best suited to HR teams and in-house counsel managing recurring Fair Work Commission unfair dismissal claims internally through to conciliation.
- Claim assessment
- Stakeholder communication
- Response workflow
- Jurisdictional objection guidance
- Conciliation preparation
- Escalation points
$3,750 + GST
CounCLE frameworks are informed by experience operating inside businesses managing customer data, commercial negotiations, regulatory obligations and ongoing operational pressure.
This includes resolving more than 200 employment claims.
They are designed to support internal decision-making processes – not replace tailored professional legal advice.
CounCLE frameworks are licensed for internal business use subject to applicable terms.
Built for Operations.
Supported by Experience.
- Operationally focussed
- Commercially grounded
- Structured for internal consistency
- Designed for practical implementation
CounCLE frameworks are designed as guided operational tools and require active implementation using the business’ own internal knowledge, systems and decision-making.