The systems behind effective in-house counsel

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

01

Data Mapping Framework

Operational Privacy & Data Visibility Framework.

Built for consumer-facing businesses handling sensitive personal information without enterprise-level privacy infrastructure.

  • Data mapping and inventory
  • Third-party data sharing
  • Retention and deletion processes
  • Privacy risk identification
  • Internal access visibility

Framework outcomes may support the development of tailored privacy policies obtained separately and assist businesses engaging with insurers and IT security providers.

EOFY Launch Price

$2,250 + GST

Framework access provided following a brief suitability review.

02

Unfair Dismissal Defence Framework

Employer Response & Conciliation Preparation System.

Best suited to HR teams and in-house legal personnel managing recurring unfair dismissal claims with greater structure and operational consistency.

  • Claim Assessment
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Response workflows
  • Jurisdictional objection guidance
  • Conciliation preparation tools
  • Escalation points

The framework is designed to assist businesses managing the early stages of unfair dismissal claims internally before external legal escalation becomes necessary.

Launching June 2026

$3,750 + GST

03

Tailored Frameworks

Operational Systems Built Around Your Business.

Designed around recurring commercial and operational processes.

How CounCLE Works

01

Select Framework

Select the framework best suited to your operational requirements.

02

Review by CounCLE

We conduct a brief suitability review before release to ensure appropriate operational application.

03

Implement Internally

Implement the framework internally with clear escalation points where tailored advice may be required.

01

Select Framework

Select the framework best suited to your operational requirements.

 

02

Review by CounCLE

We conduct a brief suitability review before release to ensure appropriate operational application

 

03

Implement Internally

Implement the framework internally with clear escalation points where tailored advice may be required.

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.