I will draft a custom founder employment agreement for your US startup
Licensed USAttorney Specializing in Startup Executive Contracts
About this Gig
Founder disputes are the number one reason startups fail. As a licensed U.S. Attorney (BAR ID #296128), I draft robust Founder Employment Agreements designed to protect the business entity from the individuals who started it.
Whether you are a solo founder needing to formalize your employment for investors, or part of a co-founding team needing to lock in vesting schedules, I provide legally binding, precise documentation.
What I will draft for you:
- Founder roles, time commitments, and salary (if applicable).
- Standard and Accelerated Equity Vesting (Single/Double Trigger).
- 1-Year Cliff provisions to protect the cap table.
- Absolute Intellectual Property (IP) Assignment to the company.
- Mechanisms for founder departure (voluntary and involuntary).
- Deadlock resolution strategies.
Investors expect to see these agreements in place before writing a check. Ensure your startup is venture-capital-ready with attorney-drafted founder agreements.
Field of law:
Finance
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Business (corporate)
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Commercial
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FAQ
Why does a founder need an employment agreement?
It legally separates the founder from the entity, protecting the company's IP and equity if the founder leaves or underperforms.
What is a "Double Trigger" acceleration?
It’s a clause where unvested equity vests immediately if the company is acquired AND the founder is fired. I can include this.
Will this satisfy VC due diligence?
Yes, venture capitalists require precise IP assignment and vesting schedules, which this agreement provides.
