New Role Negotiations
Before you sign, make sure the terms reflect your value and protect your interests.
What We Cover
- Review and negotiate employment terms
- Compensation structure optimization
- Equity packages and acceleration provisions
- Termination and severance terms
- Non-compete and IP assignment clauses
Example: A VP-level candidate accepted an offer without reviewing the non-compete clause. After leaving 18 months later, the broad restriction blocked a move to a direct competitor for a full year - a negotiation that could have been narrowed at the offer stage.
Equity Review & Negotiation
Understand what you're getting - and what you might be leaving on the table.
What We Cover
- Options, RSUs, phantom equity analysis
- Vesting schedules and acceleration triggers
- Good leaver / bad leaver provisions
- Change-of-control protections
- Section 102 and cross-border tax implications
- Scenario modeling for various exit events
Example: A "good reason" definition that doesn't include material changes to your role after a change-in-control could cost you acceleration you thought you had.
Founder Representation in M&A
The company has a team of lawyers. You should have one too.
What We Cover
- Personal term negotiation separate from company counsel
- Equity rollovers and earnout structures
- Post-closing role and employment terms
- Restrictive covenant negotiation
- Coordination with personal tax advisors
Example: A founder assumed company counsel was looking out for everyone. After the deal closed, the earnout milestones were structured in a way that made them nearly impossible to hit. Independent counsel would have flagged this during negotiations.
Termination & Separation
Protect your rights and negotiate the best outcome.
Don't sign or waive anything until you've talked to us.
What We Cover
- Understanding your rights under Israeli law
- Negotiating enhanced separation packages
- Protecting unvested equity
- Navigating restrictive covenants
- Release agreement review
Example: A senior executive was offered a standard separation package and asked to sign a broad release within 48 hours. After review, we negotiated extended vesting for unvested options, a narrower non-compete, and a significantly improved financial package.
Hearing Representation
Israeli law provides pre-termination hearing rights. Use them effectively.
What We Cover
- Pre-termination hearing preparation
- Written response drafting
- Hearing attendance and representation
- Pre-hearing negotiation
- Post-hearing negotiation and documentation
Example: An employee received a hearing notice with vague allegations. A well-prepared written response addressing each point, combined with strategic representation at the hearing, shifted the outcome from termination to a mutual separation with a full enhanced package.