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ET5Legal & ComplianceLEVEL 3STARTUP TRACK

ET5-321 | Employment Law, Equity & Cap Tables

Draft employment contracts, stock option pools (ESOP), cap table management, vesting schedules, and labor law.

Course Overview

Navigate startup legal structures. Understand Cap Table management, founder vesting schedules, Convertible Notes, SAFEs, employment contracts, and labor law compliance.

Course Curriculum & Modules

01Module 1: Employment Contracts & Independent Contractor Agreements
02Module 2: Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) Legal Setup
03Module 3: Convertible Notes & SAFE Instrument Structuring
04Module 4: Capitalization Table Modeling & Round Dilution
05Module 5: Statutory Labor Law Compliance

Legal & Compliance Department Pathway

Legal & Compliance guides ventures through startup legal frameworks, IP/Patent protection, NDAs, employment contracts, ESOP cap tables, regulatory filings, and due diligence readiness for funding rounds.

Computer & Hardware Requirements

Processor:Standard laptop
Memory (RAM):4 GB+ RAM
Graphics Card:Standard
Storage:20 GB
Display:Standard

Key Learning Outcomes & Benefits

  • Model capitalization tables across multiple funding rounds.
  • Draft compliant employment agreements and IP assignments.
  • Structure SAFE notes, Convertible Notes, and priced rounds.
  • Ensure compliance with regional labor laws.