Company:VendueTech Ltd. (Ireland)Location:Remote (EU time zones preferred)Engagement:Fractional Contract (5–10 hours/week) for stock optionsReports to:Founding Team & Head of LegalAbout VendueTech & BidsaleVendueTech Ltd is buildingBidsale, 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 ZagrebVisionTo become the most trusted global destination for undervalued real estate from public auctions.MissionTo democratize real estate investment through transparency, intelligence, and fair access. What We Have Achieved So FarVendueTech has already proven momentum in product, legal groundwork, and funding:MVP launched :Bidsale Investor App live at Bidsale Partner App live at (signup flow ready for onboarding)500,000 euro Eurostars grant secured for deep tech R&DEUIPO trademark protection for BidsaleEUIPO design protection for Bidsale web applicationLive ESOP performance tracker connecting personal impact to valuation and ownershipRobust Independent Contractor Agreement + Mutual NDA iterated with:Deloitte Legal • CMS Legal • EY Legal • Forvis Mazars Tax & LegalInternal governance strengthened via 2 Legal Specialists in Netherlands & Italy Growth PipelineAwaiting decisions on:€2.7M IRI Innovation Grant€500k EIC Pre-AcceleratorThese awards would significantly expand funding available for equity implementation, compliance, and scale-up.Role OverviewWe are seeking a senior lawyer todesign and operationalizeVendueTech'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 thearchitect and ownerof the ESOP strategy and implementation roadmap. Key ResponsibilitiesESOP Architecture & StructuringDefine a globally compliant ESOP for employees + independent contractorsEstablish ESOP Trust in IrelandDraft plan rules, vesting mechanics, grant docs, and board approvalsCreate tax-efficient structures across EU jurisdictionsGovernance & Legal ComplianceEnsure alignment with Irish Companies Act 2014 & Revenue Commissioner standardsMaintain an audit-ready equity ledger and governance recordsLead ESOP-related due diligence for upcoming funding roundsCollaboration with Finance & EngineeringHelp design & validate legal logic inside real-time ESOP modeling tools(including VendueTech's Looker Studio cap-table calculator)Ensure accurate vesting, valuation, and liquidity scenariosData Room OwnershipOwn all corporate governance and equity files for Seed/Series A auditsEducation & Stakeholder AlignmentCommunicate ownership benefits clearly to contributorsSupport founder-investor communications on equity strategyCore ExpectationsProvide strategic legal and financial equity guidance to leadershipEstablish communication frameworks for internal and external trustConsistently collaborate with:Head of Legal (Netherlands + Italy)CEO & COO (Croatia + Ireland)CTO (Ireland)Leading external Irish & EU law firmsCommit 5–10 flexible hours per week QualificationsMust Have5+ years in ESOP, corporate compensation, M&A, or governanceExperience with VC-backed startups and scaling organizationsDeep understanding of Irish equity law & EU cross-border tax implicationsStrong drafting experience and cap-table strategic planningBonusQualified Solicitor/Barrister (Ireland/EU) or JD with corporate focusFamiliarity with ESOP Trust establishmentUnderstanding of IP rights in AI, data platforms, and marketplaces CompensationEquity-only engagement via RSUs issued from VendueTech ESOPHigh long-term ownership potentialFlexible fractional advisory structureIdeal for a senior legal innovator seeking real influence and lasting value creation. Culture & CollaborationRemote-first global teamFlat structure with rapid decision cyclesPurpose-driven and outcome-focusedShared ownership mindset