Fractional Chief Operating Officer
Last reviewed: 18 October 2026
Growth-stage and mid-sized organisations frequently outgrow their operating processes but cannot justify a permanent operating officer. The result is a leadership gap where strategy is set but never systematised: contracts pile up, reporting is manual, and every new market adds improvisation.
A Fractional Chief Operating Officer from Yuzu ALSP closes that gap with embedded senior leadership, typically two to six days a month, drawn from ex-senior lawyers and executives who have run operations, not merely advised on them.
What it covers
- Contract operations and process design
- Business process redesign and automation
- Vendor and supplier management disciplines
- Management reporting and operating rhythms
- Team leadership and operational hiring support
Frequently asked questions
Is this a management consultant?
No; the mandate is execution, an operating leader accountable for delivery, not a report.
How fast can they start?
Mandates typically begin within two weeks of scoping.
Who suits this?
Organisations from 20 to 500 staff with revenue growth outpacing internal systems.
Yuzu provides commercial risk management, legal operations and strategic advisory services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal services or legal advice. Clients requiring regulated legal services should instruct a qualified solicitor or law firm.
Discuss a mandate
Talk to Yuzu ALSP about how our senior bench could support your team.