Pondera International serves as outside general counsel to a select group of small businesses and individuals, providing a 'one stop shop' to help guide clients through any legal issues they may encounter. Since we are a small boutique firm that leverages a large team of virtual subject matter experts, we are able to charge significantly lower rates for the same level of service and expertise as one would get from a large law firm. For businesses, our general counsel services include specific expertise in a number of areas:
Corporate Formation - Identification and formation of the appropriate corporate vehicle, including setting up ownership and capital structure
Protection of Technology - Development of appropriate IP portfolio to ensure maximum and sound valuation
Contracts - Creation of commercial contract templates to enable repeatable business transactions with minimal legal assistance
Regulatory - Advice and guidance regarding applicable regulatory requirements
Employment/HR -Production of employment document templates, employee manuals, training and best practices
For individuals, we provide 'private' general counsel services to manage all of an executive's legal affairs. Specific expertise in this area includes:
Legal Business Entity - design and creation of the right legal entity for conducting future work activities
Contracts - development and/or review of contracts for employment, projects or services
Board Positions - advice and guidance regarding board of directors positions, including private corporate governance function and due diligence before committing to a board position
Investments - managing the legal side of your investment portfolio
Publications and the Media - handling the legal aspects of your relationship with the media, including publications
Government Rules and Restrictions - providing advice and guidance regarding ongoing government or company restrictions on future activities to ensure compliance and protection
Legal services are provided by Pondera Law PLLC.