What is a legal retainer?

A legal retainer provides ongoing legal assistance for an agreed monthly fee, subject to the services and terms included in the selected retainer plan.

What is included in a monthly retainer?

The services included depend on the selected retainer plan and the terms agreed with Legal Drafters.

Can I choose between different retainer levels?

Yes. Legal Drafters offers Standard, Gold and Platinum monthly retainer options.

Are all legal matters covered by a retainer?

Not necessarily. The scope of each retainer is defined by the applicable plan and agreement. Additional work outside the agreed scope may be charged separately.

How do I enquire about a monthly retainer?

Contact Legal Drafters to discuss your business requirements and determine which retainer option may be appropriate.

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Monthly Legal Retainer Services

Monthly legal retainers provide businesses with ongoing access to defined legal support for a predictable monthly fee. The level of service depends on the selected retainer plan and the scope of assistance required.

Monthly Retainer Services

Standard
2 500R
Every month
- 5 hours of professional legal service per month
- Limited phone calls and emails support
- Review of contracts
- Drafting of contracts of employment
- Compliance support
- Debt collections and letters of demand
- 10% discount on additional legal fees
Best Value
Gold
5 000R
Every month
- 10 hours of professional legal service per month
- Unlimited phone calls and emails support
- Review of contracts
- Drafting of commercial contracts
- Legal Compliance support
- Debt collections and letters of demand
- Labour advice
- Drafting of contracts of employments
- 10% discount on additional legal fees
Platinum
7 500R
Every month
- 15 hours of professional legal service per month
- Unlimited phone calls and emails support
- Review of contracts
- Drafting commercial contracts
- Legal Compliance support
- Debt collections and letters of demand
- Labour advice, disputes and disciplinary adjudication
- 15% discount on additional legal fees & Priority services.

Which Retainer Plan Is Right for Your Business?

The appropriate retainer depends on the nature and frequency of your legal requirements. Each plan provides a defined level of legal support, with the scope of services determined by the selected package and applicable terms.

Standard Retainer

Suitable for businesses requiring access to defined legal assistance on an ongoing basis.

Gold Retainer

Provides a broader level of ongoing legal support for businesses with more regular legal requirements.

Platinum Retainer

Designed for businesses requiring a higher level of ongoing legal support within the scope of the selected retainer agreement.