Equity is promised verbally to early employees. Percentages get mentioned in interviews. Nothing is documented.
When a round or an exit comes, the promises surface with no scheme rules, no vesting, no exercise mechanism and no agreement on price — and the cap table cannot absorb them.
Employee Share Option Scheme (ESOS) Documentation
Scheme documentation covering the pool size, eligibility, grant and vesting, exercise price and mechanics, treatment on leaving, and the corporate approvals and administration required.
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Picture an option pool sized properly, grants documented, vesting running automatically, and leaver provisions that operate without negotiation.
Who this service is for
This Is For You If…
Startups granting equity to early employees
Companies formalising verbal equity promises
Businesses creating an option pool ahead of a funding round
Groups incentivising senior management with equity
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What we will do for you
This is what we will do for you
Advise on pool size, dilution and how investors will view it
Draft the scheme rules, grant letters and vesting schedules
Set exercise mechanics and the treatment of good and bad leavers
Prepare the corporate approvals and the administration process
What’s Included
What’s Included in our service for you
Advice on pool size and dilution impact
Scheme rules and grant letter templates
Vesting schedules and exercise mechanics
Good leaver and bad leaver provisions
Corporate approvals and administration process
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Why Choose Legal That Works?
Why Choose Us To Assist You?
Digital-first
No office visit required—review and sign online
Transparent fees
Fixed price, no billing surprises
Deep experience
Various contracts across industries
Accessible
Our client portal keeps you informed
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Undocumented equity promises are among the most common findings in startup diligence, and among the hardest to resolve once a valuation is on the table.
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Nothing to Lose. Everything to Protect.
No Surprises. No Guesswork. Just Legal That Works.
Before anything starts, we speak with you to understand your business and make sure the service is the right fit. If it is not, we will say so upfront. No pressure. No wasted time. We only take on matters we are confident we can deliver with quality. That is why business owners trust us to get it right.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal That Works?
Legal That Works is a business and organisation oriented legal service designed by Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co (the firm that has brought the widely known legal consumer services brand ASCOLAW). We specifically help business owners and organisation leadership to navigate Malaysia’s legal terrain to achieve their commercial goal.
What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?
No problem. Most business owners aren’t legal experts! Just reach out. Our team will guide you to the right service or help you understand your options—without jargon or upselling.
How big should the pool be?
It depends on hiring plans and investor expectations. We will help you size it before the round rather than after.
What is vesting?
Options are earned over time rather than granted outright, so equity follows contribution.
What happens when an employee leaves?
Whatever the leaver provisions say. Silence here creates disputes, so they need drafting carefully.
Who will be helping me?
All our services are delivered by our licensed lawyers under the Malaysian Bar with proven experience across industries. You’ll work with a real legal team, not chatbots or generic customer support.
