Don't get Sued by Your First Hire

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What can go wrong when you hire your first employee without getting the legal foundations right? In this episode of Periscope, we sit down with Tosin Iyayi, Partner at Aluko & Oyebode, to unpack the legal considerations founders need to understand when building their teams — from employment contracts and contractor agreements to termination, intellectual property, NDAs, and data protection. Whether you’re making your first hire or building an early-stage team, this conversation offers practical insights to help you get the legal foundations right before problems arise. Follow Tosin Iyayi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluwatosin-iyayi-610a597/ Learn more about Aluko & Oyebode: https://www.aluko-oyebode.com/ Follow Periscope: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/periscope-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/periscope.podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@periscope.podcast Website: https://www.periscope.media/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBfEMQ7IUYRWHBrU82N #periscopepodcast #startuplaw #foundertips #employmentlaw #businesscontracts #startuplegal

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