Approach

Our Approach: legally adapting to your startup

From one-off projects to ongoing partnerships or acting as a legal co-founder, you step in at the level that suits your stage, ambition, and budget.

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The 3 Levels

Level 1 – Project Basis

For startups and scale-ups looking to establish a solid legal foundation with a one-off project, or to run a more extensive legal trajectory in a structured, well-managed way.

Level 1 consists of clearly defined assignments with a set start and finish: a project (documents, advice, or an out-of-court case) or a trajectory (documentation + strategy + negotiation). No ongoing support, but everything needed to get this part right in one go.

What you get:

Clear scope and concrete deliverables (what we deliver and when)

Fixed project price or pre-agreed trajectory fee

Practical, startup-proof execution: legally correct and immediately usable

Typical projects

Legal foundation: contracts, general terms, internal memos/advice, templates

Investment/fundraising trajectories: guidance, documentation, and negotiations (e.g., term sheet, SHA, investment documents)

Exit or acquisition trajectories: preparation, review, negotiations, and closure

Out-of-court issues: strategy, correspondence, settlement/arrangements

Result: A solid legal foundation or a successfully completed project/trajectory that you can build on immediately — and one that can be easily maintained and further developed in Level 2.

Level 2 – External Ongoing Partner (flexible & accessible)

For teams who, after Level 1, need continuous legal support without hiring a full-time lawyer. You get a dedicated sparring partner who understands your context, acts fast, and grows legally with your business. Level 1 is “one-off setup”; Level 2 is “keeping things legally in order on an ongoing basis.”

How it works:

We work with a framework agreement as the basis for collaboration

You can easily submit assignments (low-threshold, efficient, fast, no mandatory minimums)

We build on what’s already in place: adapting and evolving the Level 1 foundation (templates, contracts, terms, etc.) is often the core

Additionally, we provide ongoing support with deals and negotiations you encounter in practice

Where Level 2 adds the most value:

Ongoing sparring: decisions, risks, structure, next steps for new projects

Deals & negotiations: clients/suppliers, partnerships, commercial contracts (and, where relevant, investment documents)

Customization of your legal foundation: updates, new versions, expansion per product/market, alignment with growth

Consistency & peace of mind: a single legal framework and unified approach in contracts, positions, and communication

Result:
Legal continuity without friction: your team can decide faster, negotiate stronger, and operate with less risk — with a dedicated legal partner who knows your company and documentation inside out.

Level 3 – Internal Legal Partner (legal co-founder, equity participation)

For ambitious startups wanting structural legal capacity in-house, even if the budget is limited. In Level 3, we step in fully: Startup-Recht acts as your internal legal partner / legal co-founder and participates via equity. This aligns risk and upside, fully aligning our interests with the company’s success.

Level 2 is an external dedicated partner; Level 3 is internal legal capacity integrated into the team.

Why this works:

In-house legal and commercial expertise without the full-time cost of a staff lawyer

Structural partner role: strategy + execution, not just “legal check”

Aligned interests: focus on speed, quality, value creation, and risk management

What to expect:

Structural involvement in key decisions and major projects (deals, fundraising, growth)

Proactive legal setup: governance, IP, commercial, team/contracting, and investment preparation

Legal foundation that grows continuously with fundraising, scaling, and professionalization

Result:
An internal legal partner who feels part of the team, with skin in the game and a focus on long-term value.

How startups choose the right level

Many startups begin with Level 1 (Foundation), then move on to Level 2 (Continuity), and in specific situations choose Level 3 (Integration / Legal Co-Founder).

You don’t have to go through all levels. Depending on your stage, budget, and needs, you can start where it delivers the most value, or pick a single level that best fits the way your team works.

Level 1

Foundation

One-off projects or trajectories to establish your legal base quickly and professionally.

Level 2

Continuity

Ongoing legal support with a dedicated partner who knows your context.

Level 3

Integration

Internal legal partner (legal co-founder) with shared interest and structural involvement.

Meet your modern legal partner. Work becomes easier, faster, and more secure.

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