Start-Up Advisor Agreement
This Advisor Agreement is for a company to hire an advisor in its early stages, and provides for payment through an employee share option plan.
Last updated October 23, 2025
Suitable for Australia
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Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- It provides for flexibility in how the services are provided.
- The agreement can be terminated for convenience.
- The agreement is simple to sign.
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