Startups

Trusted legal partner without big-law overhead

You get an experienced outside counsel who moves at startup speed. We set up clean structures, keep deals moving, and make investors comfortable.

Book Free Strategy Call

Where startups lose momentum

Equity and IP are unclear and investors hesitate

Terms and privacy do not match the product

Contract cycles drag and sales slow down

Board approvals are missing when wires need to move

The data room is incomplete when diligence starts

How we help

Outside counsel subscription

A steady legal partner that supports product, sales, and finance.

  • Fast answers via Slack and email
  • Monthly hours with rollover when needed
  • Defined response times you can plan around
  • Ongoing support for board, fundraising, and revenue

Formation and founder alignment

Start with clean paper so you can scale without friction.

  • Delaware entity setup and state registrations
  • Founder agreements and IP assignments
  • Equity and option plan design
  • Admin setup that keeps the cap table accurate

Fundraising and governance

Close rounds with confidence and fewer surprises.

  • SAFEs, notes, or priced rounds prepared correctly
  • Investor rights and board structure aligned to the deal
  • Diligence checklists and organized data rooms
  • 409A coordination and option grants handled on time

Commercial and revenue

Shorter cycles and clearer risk allocation.

  • MSA, order form, and SLA built for your model
  • DPAs and security addenda that match real controls
  • Channel, reseller, and referral agreements
  • Vendor and API terms that protect uptime and data

Product, privacy, and risk

Ship features with the right guardrails.

  • Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and EULA that reflect actual behavior
  • Consent flows and data maps that pass review
  • AI training and model use restrictions written into contracts
  • Incident response and retention policies you can execute

Team and incentives

Hire, reward, and separate with clear documentation.

  • Employment and contractor templates
  • Confidentiality and invention assignment agreements
  • Advisor and consultant equity
  • Separation and settlement playbooks

IP and brand

Own the assets that create enterprise value.

  • Trademark strategy and filings
  • Copyrights for code and content
  • Open-source inventory and policy
  • Licenses for datasets, models, and media

How engagement works

1

Strategy call

We align on goals, timelines, and runway.

2

Diagnostic

We review equity, contracts, product risk, and open gaps.

3

Build and fix

We draft what is missing and clean what exists.

4

Operate

We serve as ongoing outside counsel with clear service levels.

Pricing

Flat fees for formation and fundraises.

Tiered outside-counsel subscriptions with defined scope and response times.

Custom projects when the work is complex.

FAQ

What does outside counsel cover?

Day-to-day contracts, policy reviews, investor documents, board materials, and quick guidance tied to product and sales. We set expectations for response times and delivery.

How fast are reviews and drafts?

Most contracts are turned within two to three days. Same-day redlines are available when flagged as urgent. Larger projects come with a written schedule.

Can you convert our LLC to a Delaware C-corp?

Yes. We handle the conversion, align founder IP, and fix the cap table and option plan before the next round.

Will you organize the data room?

We provide a checklist, set up the folder structure, and populate the core documents. We also help prepare answers for diligence questions.

Do you negotiate enterprise MSAs?

Yes. We maintain your standard positions, track concessions, and provide fallback language that speeds future deals.

How do you handle privacy for AI products?

We map real data flows, restrict training and model use by contract, align disclosures with behavior, and add opt-outs and deletion flows customers expect.

Can you scale after Series A?

Yes. We can remain outside counsel or support an incoming GC with playbooks and templates.

Ready for investor-grade paper?

If you need a clean cap table, faster sales contracts, or a steady legal partner, we can help.