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Employment contracts, NDAs and ESOPs for your team

Your first hires shape your company. Clear employment contracts, confidentiality and IP assignment clauses protect your product, while a well-designed ESOP plan helps you attract talent without spending cash. A lawyer drafts documents suited to Indian labour law and the Companies Act.

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How we get it solved

  1. 1Draft offer letters and employment contracts
  2. 2Add confidentiality (NDA) and IP assignment clauses
  3. 3Design the ESOP plan with board and shareholder approvals
  4. 4Draft consultant and freelancer agreements

Documents that help

  • Role details, salary and probation terms
  • Company incorporation documents
  • Proposed ESOP pool size (if any)

Don't have everything? Start anyway — your coordinator will tell you exactly what's needed.

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Document pickup, signing, notary and e-stamp delivery at your home or office.

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FAQ

Employment contracts, NDAs and ESOPs for your team: common questions

Are non-compete clauses enforceable in India?+

Post-employment non-compete clauses are generally not enforceable under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, but confidentiality and non-solicitation clauses can be.

Can an LLP give ESOPs?+

ESOPs under the Companies Act are for companies. LLPs use other profit-sharing arrangements.

Is it free to submit my problem on LawPaw?+

Yes. Telling us your problem and getting a call back from your coordinator is free. You pay only if you decide to go ahead.

What will I have to pay?+

Up to three things, all told to you in writing before you pay: (1) LawPaw's convenience fee for coordinating your matter, (2) the professional's fee, which they quote, and (3) government charges such as court fees or stamp duty, at actual cost. GST applies as per law. There are no hidden charges.

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