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Outside General Counsel NYC – Your On-Call Legal Partner

Need legal guidance without hiring a full-time in-house attorney?

At Rodriguez-McCloskey PLLC, we act as Outside General Counsel for small and midsize businesses across NYC — offering proactive, responsive legal support tailored to your day-to-day operations.

What Is Outside General Counsel?

Think of us as your business’s legal department — available when you need us, without the overhead.

We help you:

Over Two Decades of Experience & Proven Results.

Our General Counsel Services Include:

Ongoing Contract Review & Negotiation
Employment Law Support (hiring, firing, compliance)
Regulatory Guidance & Industry-Specific Risk Mitigation
Board-Level Legal Strategy
Vendor & Customer Dispute Management
Litigation Oversight (when needed)

Benefits of Working With Us

“They’ve become an extension of our leadership team. We run everything by them before taking action — and they’ve saved us from multiple missteps.”

— J.R., COO, Manhattan

Ideal For:

Already Have One-Time Legal Needs?

If you just need help with contracts or formation, visit our Business Law page for project-based services.

Practice Areas

Testimonials

Yenisey is my attorney for years, taking care of all my Real Estate issues. Her listening and paying attention to details and always return calls, makes it a pleasure to work with her. Her experience of so many years in the field, is recognized by the results of each case.

D. Heimlich

Yenisey, you have been an advisor to me and to many of our partners/clients providing vital insight and guidance through a myriad of legal matters. Your efforts and sensitivity to small business has been integral in making you a valued asset to our operation. Thank you for all you have done and will do!

Jordan Mandel

Yenisey was very resourceful and straight to the point in helping resolve the matter at hand promptly. She gave great expert advice in regards to my matter and I really appreciate that. 10/10 would recommend it and I was very satisfied with her work.

Ricky Wong

Yenisey Rodriguez-McCloskey has been my attorney for 10 years. She has provided legal support to my business on a broad variety of projects; contracts, employees, insurance. Regardless of how simple or complex the situation has been, I have always received exemplary service and sound legal advice. Yenisey has been extremely responsive to my legal needs and has been a true partner with me in resolving legal issues with the minimal amount of risk and disruption to my business. She understands the time sensitive nature of many legal issues and always honored the deadlines. She is kind, thoughtful and has tremendous drive; I always felt she “had my back”. Highly competent, hardworking and a keen legal mind. Without a doubt, I highly recommend her legal services.

Helen Adler

Yenisey has been more than just my attorney. She has been a mentor and inspiration. During my earlier years practicing law, she would provide a realistic and sobering perspective on the matters I was working on. She impressed me so much that she is now the first person I turn to for advice. Most importantly, once the matter is in her hands, there is an immediate sense of security. She is so reliable, knowledgeable, and assertive about getting the results a client needs. I easily refer clients to her, knowing they will be well taken care of

E. Cepeda

We’ve worked with Yenisey Rodriguez McCloskey as our trusted outside counsel for over three years, and she has consistently exceeded our expectations. Whether it’s navigating complex employee disputes or ensuring all legal paperwork is filed accurately and efficiently, Yenisey handles every task with professionalism and expertise. Her responsiveness and dedication make her an invaluable partner, and her extensive network allows her to recommend top-tier specialists when needed. Yenisey is not just a legal advisor; she’s a strategic ally who consistently ensures our business is protected and well-positioned for success. Highly recommended!

J. Habib

I cannot recommend Rodriguez-McCloskey highly enough! As a business owner, it’s invaluable to have legal support that is not only highly knowledgeable but also timely and responsive. They have consistently gone above and beyond to ensure my business’s legal needs are met with precision and care. One of the most impressive qualities of Rodriguez-McCloskey is their responsiveness. Whether I have a legal inquiry or need a quick review of a document, Yenisey and Katelyn are available to address my concerns. They provide individualized attention, never making me feel like I am one of many clients. This has given me peace of mind, knowing I can count on them in urgent situations. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and proactive approach to identifying potential risks have saved me both time and money. I have been extremely happy entrusting Yenisey and the Rodriguez-McCloskey team with our legal needs!

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Case Names

Concrete Structures Inc. v. Armory Bldr. III, LLC, No. 508000/20 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Jan. 10, 2022)

Yongfu Yang v. An Ju Home, No. 19-CV-5616 (JPO) (S.D.N.Y. 2020)

Cvar Von Habsburg Group v. Decurion Corp., No. 18-CV-11218 (S.D.N.Y 2019)

Barchella Contracting Co., Inc. v. Cassone, 88 A.D.3d 832 (2nd Dep’t 2011)

Peters v Colwell, 2009 NY Slip Op 02980, 61 A.D.3d 729 (2nd Dep’t 2009)

Serving NYC & Surrounding Counties

Serving All Five Boroughs + Surrounding Counties

Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens
Bronx
Staten Island
Westchester
Nassau
Suffolk
Rockland
Fairfield CT

Q: What does Outside General Counsel mean?

It means we act as your company’s legal department — available on demand without the cost of a full-time hire.

Q: What’s included in your Outside GC service?

Ongoing legal advice, contract review, employment law support, regulatory compliance, and risk management tailored to your operations.

Q: Do I have to commit to a monthly retainer?

No — we offer flexible options including hourly work, flat-fee projects, and scalable GC plans based on your needs.

Q: Can you work with my team remotely?

Yes — we serve clients throughout NYC and surrounding areas, and regularly collaborate with in-house staff, HR teams, and executives remotely.

Q: How do you integrate with internal departments?

We become your legal partner — available by phone, email, or video — and we adjust to your workflow for seamless communication.

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