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I will write your founder stock vesting and cliff agreements
Licensed US Attorney, Premium Startup, Corporate and Equity Law Solutions
I am Laura D. Anderson, a licensed U.S. Attorney (Bar No. #006800) specializing in corporate law, startup formation, and equity structuring. With extensive experience drafting ironclad legal agreement...
About this Gig
Hello, I am Laura D. Anderson, a licensed U.S. Attorney (Bar #006800). Protecting your companys shares is the most critical step in startup formation.
When founders receive shares upfront, it creates massive risk. A Founder Stock Vesting and Cliff Agreement (often structured as a Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement) ensures that founders earn their stock incrementally. If a founder leaves early, the company has the right to repurchase unvested shares, keeping your equity pool intact.
What I provide:
- Restricted Stock Purchase Agreements (RSPA): Tailored to your corporate structure.
- Custom Cliff Provisions: Protecting you from early co-founder departures.
- Repurchase Rights: Clear legal mechanisms for the company to recover unvested stock.
- Acceleration Clauses: Single-trigger or double-trigger acceleration upon a company sale.
I deliver meticulous, investor-ready legal drafting to ensure your cap table remains clean and compliant. Send me a message with your requirements, and let's get started on protecting your shares.
Field of law:
Business (corporate)
Target country:
United States
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FAQ
What is a Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement (RSPA)?
An RSPA is a contract where a founder purchases shares upfront, but the shares are subject to "restrictions" (like a vesting schedule and company repurchase rights).
Does this gig include information on 83(b) elections?
Yes, I will include standard legal language acknowledging the founder's responsibility to file an 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days.
What happens if a founder quits under this agreement?
The company retains the legal right to repurchase any unvested shares, usually at the original purchase price, protecting the remaining founders.
What is double-trigger acceleration?
It is a clause that fully vests a founder's shares if two events happen: the company is sold/acquired, AND the founder is terminated without cause shortly after.
Is this valid in my U.S. state?
Yes, as a licensed U.S. attorney, I draft these agreements to comply with general U.S. corporate law standards, including Delaware C-Corp requirements.
