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Startup & Business Advisory:Drafting Policies, Contracts & Shareholder Agreements 🛡️

"Develop clear agreements to protect stakeholders and define operational frameworks. Reduce risks while maintaining flexibility for growth."

Your legal documents are not merely formalities; they are the critical protective layers that define relationships, mitigate risk, and secure your intellectual property (IP). In the high-stakes world of startups, generic templates can lead to catastrophic disputes, loss of IP, and failed investment rounds. At TCC-India Consulting, our specialized legal team crafts bespoke corporate, employment, and commercial agreements that are robust, enforceable, and future-proof. We ensure the relationship between founders, employees, and investors is clearly defined and protected, allowing you to innovate without fear of future legal complexities. Secure your foundation before you scale your operations.

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WHAT IS Drafting policies, contracts & shareholder agreements?

This service encompasses the creation of three core legal pillars essential for a structurally sound and defensible startup:

Document Type	Purpose	Key Focus
Shareholder Agreement (SHA)	The fundamental contract among the founders and investors that governs the company’s ownership, management, and key decision-making processes.	Founder vesting, dispute resolution, exit rights (drag-along/tag-along), and board composition.
Commercial Contracts	Documents that govern the company’s external business relationships with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.	Clear scope of work, liability limits, termination clauses, and intellectual property ownership (e.g., NDAs, MSAs).
Internal Policies (HR & Corporate)	Rules and guidelines for internal operations, employees, and data management to ensure statutory compliance and a professional work environment.	Data privacy, employment terms (joining/exit), Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH), and acceptable use policies.

Benefits of Drafting policies, contracts & shareholder agreements

Robust legal drafting is a non-negotiable component of a fundable, scalable business.

De-Risking the Business

Well-defined contracts significantly reduce exposure to litigation by clearly addressing liability, non-performance, and contract termination scenarios.

Attracting Investment

A clean, well-documented Cap Table supported by a robust Shareholder Agreement demonstrates governance maturity and meets non-negotiable investor requirements.

Preventing Founder Disputes

A clearly structured Shareholder Agreement defines deadlock resolution, buyouts, and exit mechanisms, ensuring disputes do not paralyze the company.

Securing Intellectual Property

Strong IP assignment clauses prevent future ownership claims from founders or ex-employees, protecting the company’s core technology and innovation.

Employee Clarity & Compliance

Formal HR and workplace policies ensure labor law compliance, reduce legal exposure, and set clear expectations for a professional work environment.

Detailed Features – Drafting policies, contracts & shareholder agreements

Our drafting service moves beyond standard legal language to provide strategic protection tailored to a high-growth startup environment.

Customized Shareholder Agreement Drafting

Drafting tailored Shareholder Agreements defining founder roles, vesting schedules, decision-making thresholds, non-compete clauses, and processes for onboarding future investors.

IP Assignment & Protection

Ensuring all intellectual property created by founders, employees, and contractors is clearly and legally assigned to the company through IP Assignment Deeds and employment agreements.

Comprehensive Commercial Contract Suite

Drafting robust MSAs, NDAs, SLAs, and vendor contracts customized to your business model to govern external relationships and limit commercial risk.

Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) Drafting

Structuring a legally compliant ESOP policy outlining grant, vesting, and exercise mechanisms to attract, retain, and align key talent.

Internal HR & Compliance Policy Manual

Creating a comprehensive employee handbook covering statutory compliance, code of conduct, PoSH policies, disciplinary procedures, and digital security guidelines.

Data Privacy & Website Legal Vetting

Drafting Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies for websites and applications to ensure compliance with data protection laws such as the IT Act and GDPR (where applicable).

CHALLENGES WITH SOLUTIONS

Legal challenges often arise from delay, using generic templates, or a failure to anticipate growth.

Reliance on Generic Templates

Bespoke, Transactional Drafting: We never use standard templates. Every contract and agreement is drafted with clauses tailored to your service model, industry risks, and commercial payment terms.

Ambiguity in Founder Relationships

Founder Workshop & Vesting Structuring: We facilitate structured discussions to clarify founder roles, expected contributions, and implement clear vesting schedules that incentivize long-term commitment.

Failure to Secure IP from Contractors

Mandatory Consultant IP Contracts: We enforce work-for-hire agreements for all consultants and freelancers with immediate, irrevocable intellectual property assignment clauses.

Lack of Investor / Due Diligence Readiness

Standardized Legal Documentation Audit: We organize, index, and validate all legal documents into an investor-ready data room for seamless and immediate due diligence review.

Ignoring Sector-Specific Compliance

Industry-Specific Legal Counsel: We align clients with sector-focused legal experts to ensure compliance with specialized regulations such as RBI norms, telemedicine guidelines, and other industry mandates.

Drafting Policies, Contracts & Shareholder Agreements