Outside Counsel Engagement Form

Outside Counsel Engagement Form — Form Fields

This legal template includes 6 fields. Initiates the formal engagement of external legal counsel for a specific matter. Captures scope, budget estimate, and matter details for legal department approval. Free to customize and use on ZenBuild.

• Requestor Name (text, required)
• Proposed Law Firm (text, required)
• Practice Area (dropdown selection, required) — options: Litigation, M&A / Corporate, Intellectual property, Employment, Regulatory
• Matter Description (long text, required)
• Estimated Budget ($) (number, required)
• Is a Competitive Pitch Required? (multiple choice, required) — options: Yes, No — existing preferred firm