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Startup Employment Agreement
"I need a Startup Employment Agreement for hiring a senior software engineer in Nigeria, including provisions for remote work, equity compensation of 2% vesting over 4 years, and strong IP protection clauses for our fintech product development."
1. Parties: Identification of the employer (startup company) and the employee, including their full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the startup's business nature and the role being offered
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including company-specific and technical terms
4. Position and Duties: Job title, role description, responsibilities, and reporting structure
5. Term and Probation: Duration of employment, probationary period, and conditions for confirmation
6. Compensation and Benefits: Base salary, payment schedule, and standard benefits package
7. Working Hours and Location: Standard working hours, flexibility arrangements, and work location policy
8. Leave Entitlements: Annual leave, sick leave, public holidays, and other statutory leave rights
9. Confidentiality: Protection of company's confidential information and trade secrets
10. Intellectual Property: Assignment of IP rights for work created during employment
11. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on competing activities and solicitation of employees/clients
12. Termination: Grounds for termination, notice periods, and procedures
13. Post-Termination Obligations: Continuing obligations after employment ends
14. Governing Law: Specification of Nigerian law as governing law and jurisdiction
15. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including amendments, severability, and entire agreement
1. Equity Compensation: Details of any share options, equity grants, or other startup equity participation schemes
2. Performance-Based Incentives: Structure of bonuses, commission, or other performance-based compensation
3. Remote Work Policy: Detailed provisions for remote working arrangements if applicable
4. International Travel: Terms for international travel if role requires global interaction
5. Training and Development: Provisions for professional development and required training programs
6. Data Protection: Specific provisions for handling personal and company data in compliance with regulations
7. Founding Team Provisions: Special provisions if employee is part of the founding team
8. Inventions Assignment: Detailed provisions for assignment of specific inventions or innovations
9. Change of Control: Provisions addressing employee rights in case of company sale or merger
1. Schedule 1 - Job Description: Detailed description of role, responsibilities, and performance expectations
2. Schedule 2 - Compensation Details: Breakdown of salary components, benefits, and payment structures
3. Schedule 3 - Share Option Terms: Detailed terms of any share option or equity participation scheme
4. Schedule 4 - Company Policies: Key company policies that form part of the employment terms
5. Schedule 5 - Confidential Information: Specific list of what constitutes confidential information
6. Appendix A - Employee Handbook Reference: Reference to and incorporation of relevant employee handbook sections
7. Appendix B - Code of Conduct: Company's code of conduct and ethical guidelines
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Product Development
Design
Marketing
Sales
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Research and Development
Customer Success
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Data Science
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Chief Executive Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Software Engineer
Product Manager
UX Designer
Data Scientist
Business Development Manager
Marketing Manager
Operations Manager
Full Stack Developer
Frontend Developer
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HR Manager
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Sales Manager
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