Offer letters, employment agreements, non-competes, equity agreements, severance packages, PIIAs. I flag restrictive covenants, IP assignment overreach, non-compete traps, and clawback clauses that could cost you years of earnings.
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Rush available: +$150 for 24-48 hour turnaround on any tier.
These are anonymized examples from recent client work. Every review is done by me personally, not by AI and not by a paralegal.
Offer included 12-month nationwide non-compete and IP assignment covering all inventions during employment. I flagged the non-compete as likely unenforceable under California law and identified IP clause would assign pre-existing work.
Standard 4-year vesting with 1-year cliff. Equity agreement included single-trigger acceleration on acquisition only. I identified missing double-trigger provision that would protect employee if terminated post-acquisition.
Severance package offered $120K in exchange for 18-month non-compete and broad mutual release. I flagged overbroad release that waived WARN Act claims and identified non-compete that would prevent work in entire industry.
Standard PIIA included clause assigning all inventions conceived during employment to employer, including work done off-hours. I found clause would assign pre-existing IP from prior side projects to new employer.
Every agreement is different, but these are the areas where I consistently find risk that employees did not expect.
Email the offer letter, employment agreement, or severance package as PDF, Word, or even a photo. Tell me your concerns and what you are trying to accomplish.
I reply with the recommended tier, the flat fee, and the turnaround time. No work starts until you approve.
You get a marked-up copy with risks highlighted, replacement language where needed, and a plain-English explanation of what matters and what does not.
I explain what to push back on and how. If you need the clauses rewritten, I handle that in the Review + Revision tier.
Send me the agreement. I will confirm the right tier, the fee, and what I need from you.
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"Very detailed and timely responses to all my queries. He was very knowledgeable of California Employment Contract Law and did a very good job of explaining all the nuances and options. I would recommend and hire again."
"Sergei reviewed my offer letter and equity agreement for a startup role. He caught a missing double-trigger provision that would have cost me my equity if the company was acquired and I was terminated. Got it fixed before I signed."
"I was offered a severance package with an 18-month non-compete. Sergei identified several issues with the release and non-compete scope. He drafted replacement language that I sent back to the company. They accepted most of his changes and increased the severance by $45K."
Quick Scan ($149): I review up to 15 pages, identify the top 5 risk flags, and give you a go/no-go recommendation within 24-48 hours. Full Review ($349): I review every clause, analyze non-compete enforceability, review equity and vesting terms, and provide negotiation talking points. Review + Revision ($599+): I do the full review and rewrite the problematic clauses with attorney-drafted redlines and replacement language you can use in your counter-offer.
Quick Scan: 24-48 hours. Full Review: 2-4 business days. Review + Revision: 3-5 business days. Rush turnaround (24-48 hours) is available for any tier for an additional $150. If I need more time for a complex agreement, I will tell you before starting.
Yes. The Full Review tier includes negotiation talking points explaining which clauses to push back on and what alternatives to request. The Review + Revision tier includes attorney-drafted replacement language you can send directly to HR or the hiring manager. If you need me to engage in direct negotiation with the employer's counsel, that can be arranged separately.
Yes. I review non-compete clauses in employment agreements, standalone non-compete agreements, and restrictive covenant provisions in severance packages. I analyze enforceability under applicable state law and provide guidance on what terms are negotiable and what carve-outs to request.
Yes. I review equity agreements, stock option grants, RSU agreements, and vesting schedules. I flag issues like single-trigger vs. double-trigger acceleration, clawback provisions, post-termination exercise windows, and IP assignment tied to equity grants.
I review employment agreements governed by any state's law. The analysis focuses on risk identification, clause structure, and negotiation strategy. Where state-specific issues arise (like non-compete enforceability, which varies significantly by state), I will flag them and explain the implications under that jurisdiction's law.