💰 Startup Founding Member and Employee Employment Agreement Template

Protect Your Startup While Attracting Top Talent

As a founder, you need legally sound employment agreements that protect your company while still being attractive to top talent. This professionally crafted employment agreement template is specifically designed for early-stage startups with milestone-based compensation structures.

What Makes This Template Different?

✅Milestone-Based Salary Progression - Ties compensation increases to business achievements, not arbitrary calendar dates
✅Equity Provisions with Protection - Includes 4-year vesting with 1-year cliff and double-trigger acceleration clauses
✅Remote-Work Friendly - Built-in provisions for international teams across different time zones
✅Founding Team Focus - Specifically addresses the unique needs of early founding members
✅Post-Launch Agreement Review - Includes provisions for evolving the agreement as your startup grows
✅IP Protection - Comprehensive intellectual property and confidentiality provisions

What's Included:

• Complete Employment Agreement Template (Word format, easily customizable)
• Schedule A: Milestone-Based Compensation Plan with implementation guidelines
• Highlighted Customization Fields for easy adaptation to your startup
• Remote Work Provisions specifically addressing international time zone challenges

Perfect For:

• Early-stage founders building their initial team
• Startups with limited cash but offering equity compensation
• Companies with international remote employees
• Businesses seeking to align compensation with business milestones
• Founding teams establishing their first formal employment structures

Created By HR & Startup Experts

This template was crafted by experienced HR professionals who understand both the legal requirements of employment agreements and the unique challenges of early-stage startups.

⚠️ Important Note

While this template provides a solid foundation, we recommend having the final agreement reviewed by legal counsel familiar with employment law in your jurisdiction before implementation.