What we do for UK tech & saas SMEs

  • Bespoke contracts with proper IP-assignment, confidentiality and restrictive covenants
  • EMI option agreements drafted to hold up under HMRC scrutiny
  • Hybrid and remote working policies for distributed teams
  • Performance management frameworks for high-growth environments
  • Recruitment for engineering, product, sales and customer success roles
  • Founder and senior-leader employment agreements
  • Visa sponsorship guidance for international hires

The HR issues that bite in this sector

  • Founders sign their first employee with a generic template, then find at exit that IP was never assigned properly
  • EMI option agreements drafted by accountants without HR input, so restrictive covenants are unenforceable
  • Remote-first contracts say “anywhere in the UK” but ignore tax and employment-law implications of working from abroad
  • Performance reviews never happen, then a founder tries to dismiss after 18 months and the case fails at tribunal
  • Engineering recruitment runs without structured interviews, so culture-fit and competency calls are made on gut feel

Pricing

  • Retained HR support: From £249/month. Most tech SMEs at 10 to 50 people fit Essentials. Above 50, Partner tier.
  • Contracts + EMI option agreements bundle: From £895 + VAT.
  • Recruitment campaign: From £2,250 + VAT + 7.5% success fee.
  • Compliance audit before a funding round: From £495 + VAT.
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Common questions

For UK-resident workers, yes. We do not advise on US employment law but we can flag where a remote arrangement creates jurisdictional risk.
Yes, including vesting and good-leaver / bad-leaver provisions. We work alongside your accountant.
Yes. We draft IR35-defensible contract-for-services with proper right-to-substitute and control clauses.