Governance & employment

Clear guidance for the decisions that shape your company.

As companies grow, governance and employment decisions become more complex, and more consequential. Board dynamics, equity incentives, executive relationships, and people issues all require thoughtful handling to support growth while managing risk.

We help leadership teams navigate governance and employment matters with practical advice that balances legal requirements, business realities, and human considerations.

What we help with

Board & governance matters. Board formation, meeting processes, consents, governance policies, and support for directors and executives.
Equity compensation & incentive plans. Equity incentive plans, option grants, RSUs, and advisor equity structured to motivate teams and meet investor expectations.
Executive employment & separation. Offer letters, employment agreements, equity arrangements, and thoughtful handling of executive exits and transitions.
Employee policies & compliance. Employee handbooks, workplace policies, and compliance frameworks that scale with the organization.
Founder & leadership transitions. Navigating changes in roles, control, or ownership as companies evolve.

A practical approach to governance and people issues

Governance and employment issues sit at the intersection of law, business, and relationships. We approach these matters with judgment and care, focusing on solutions that are legally sound, commercially sensible, and respectful of the people involved.

Our goal is not to overcomplicate internal decision-making, but to help leadership teams address issues clearly and confidently before they become distractions.

How we support leadership teams

Founder- and board-aware. We understand the realities of working with boards, investors, and executives, and help align interests where possible.
Clear, actionable advice. Practical guidance you can use in real conversations and decisions, not abstract legal theory.
Risk-aware, not risk-averse. We help you manage employment and governance risks without defaulting to overly cautious approaches.
Built for growth. Structures and policies designed to evolve as your company scales.

When founders typically come to us

"We're forming our first board or adding independent directors."
"We need to implement or refresh our equity incentive plan."
"We're hiring or transitioning key executives."
"A sensitive employment or separation issue has come up."
"Governance requirements are increasing as we scale or raise capital."

Common outcomes