▷ Urgent Search VP Legal Counsel – ESOP

Engagement: Fractional Contract (5–10 hours/week) for stock options

Reports to: Founding Team & Head of Legal

Company: VendueTech Ltd. (Ireland)

Location: Remote (EU time zones preferred)

About VendueTech & Bidsale™
VendueTech Ltd is building Bidsale™ , the first AI powered platform providing cross-border access to distressed government real estate auctions across Europe. Our technology transforms fragmented auction data into investment-ready insights for professionals and everyday investors.

We collaborate with: Microsoft for Startups • AWS Activate • NVIDIA Inception • EU HPC (MareNostrum 5) • Crobohub++ • FER University of Zagreb

Vision
To become the most trusted global destination for undervalued real estate from public auctions.

Mission
To democratize real estate investment through transparency, intelligence, and fair access.

What We Have Achieved So Far

MVP launched : Bidsale™ Investor App live at beta.bidsale.eu

Bidsale™ Partner App live at beta.bidsale.eu/partners

Signup flow ready for onboarding

500,000 euro Eurostars grant secured for deep tech R&D

EUIPO trademark protection for Bidsale™

EUIPO design protection for Bidsale™ web application

Live ESOP performance tracker connecting personal impact to valuation and ownership

Robust Independent Contractor Agreement + Mutual NDA iterated with: Deloitte Legal • CMS Legal • EY Legal • Forvis Mazars Tax & Legal

Internal governance strengthened via 2 Legal Specialists in Netherlands & Italy

Growth Pipeline
Awaiting decisions on:

€2.7M IRI Innovation Grant

€500k EIC Pre-Accelerator

These awards would significantly expand funding available for equity implementation, compliance, and scale‑up.

Role Overview
We are seeking a senior lawyer to design and operationalize VendueTech’s first global Employee Ownership Program. This role will shape cap-table evolution, governance maturity, and investor confidence as we progress toward Seed and Series A funding.

You will be the architect and owner of the ESOP strategy and implementation roadmap.

Key Responsibilities
ESOP Architecture & Structuring

Define a globally compliant ESOP for employees + independent contractors

Establish ESOP Trust in Ireland

Draft plan rules, vesting mechanics, grant docs, and board approvals

Create tax‑efficient structures across EU jurisdictions

Governance & Legal Compliance

Ensure alignment with Irish Companies Act 2014 & Revenue Commissioner standards

Maintain an audit‑ready equity ledger and governance records

Lead ESOP‑related due diligence for upcoming funding rounds

Collaboration with Finance & Engineering

Help design & validate legal logic inside real‑time ESOP modeling tools (including VendueTech’s Looker Studio cap‑table calculator)

Ensure accurate vesting, valuation, and liquidity scenarios

Data Room Ownership

Own all corporate governance and equity files for Seed/Series A audits

Education & Stakeholder Alignment

Communicate ownership benefits clearly to contributors

Support founder‑investor communications on equity strategy

Core Expectations

Provide strategic legal and financial equity guidance to leadership

Establish communication frameworks for internal and external trust

Consistently collaborate with:

Head of Legal (Netherlands + Italy)

CEO & COO (Croatia + Ireland)

CTO (Ireland)

Leading external Irish & EU law firms

Commit 5–10 flexible hours per week

Qualifications
Must Have

5+ years in ESOP, corporate compensation, M&A, or governance

Experience with VC-backed startups and scaling organizations

Deep understanding of Irish equity law & EU cross‑border tax implications

Strong drafting experience and cap-table strategic planning

Bonus

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister (Ireland/EU) or JD with corporate focus

Familiarity with ESOP Trust establishment

Understanding of IP rights in AI, data platforms, and marketplaces

Compensation

Equity‑only engagement via RSUs issued from VendueTech ESOP

High long‑term ownership potential

Flexible fractional advisory structure

Ideal for a senior legal innovator seeking real influence and lasting value creation.

Culture & Collaboration

Remote‑first global team

Flat structure with rapid decision cycles

Purpose‑driven and outcome‑focused

Shared ownership mindset

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