I will draft a startup founders agreement with vesting equity terms
Licensed US Attorney : Protecting Your Startup Future
About this Gig
Equity is the most valuable asset your startup possesses. Handing it out without a strict legal framework is the fastest way to lose control of your company. I am Michael Joseph Kissane, a licensed U.S. Attorney (BAR ID: 105917), and I draft founders' agreements with highly specific, investor-grade equity and vesting terms.
Without a vesting schedule, a founder can walk away on day two with half of your company. I will legally structure your agreement to ensure equity is earned over time or upon hitting specific milestones.
Key Equity Terminology I will draft for you:
- Equity Split and Capitalization tables
- Vesting Schedules (Standard 4-year with 1-year cliff, or customized)
- Milestone-based vesting for sweat equity
- Buy-Sell provisions (Right of First Refusal)
- Good Leaver / Bad Leaver provisions
- Anti-dilution fundamentals
Protect your cap table so your startup remains attractive to future investors. I provide premium, attorney-drafted contracts tailored to your exact equity structure. Secure your shares properly. Order now.
Field of law:
Business (corporate)
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FAQ
What is a vesting cliff?
A cliff is a period (usually 1 year) a founder must work before any equity vests. If they leave before the cliff, they get zero equity.
Can you do milestone-based vesting?
Yes, I can tie equity vesting to specific performance metrics or development milestones in the Premium package.
Will this protect against a founder leaving early?
Absolutely. The agreement will include "Right of Repurchase" clauses to buy back unvested shares.
