Quick, Affordable & Legally Sound Contracts

    Our contract drafting services are delivered by Bar Council-enrolled attorneys with experience across startup, technology, and commercial transactions globally. Whether you need an NDA drafted today or a shareholders’ agreement structured for a cross-border deal, My Legal Pal provides purpose-built contracts, not templates, for businesses operating in India, the USA, the UK, the UAE, and across Asia-Pacific.

    Stop Using Template Contracts That Don’t Protect You

    Every day, businesses across the world lose money, clients, and competitive advantage because of contracts that were vague, unenforceable, or simply not suited to the deal they were meant to govern.

    A contract that was downloaded from a free template site or generated through AI. An NDA copied from a competitor’s website. A service agreement drafted in five minutes and never reviewed by a lawyer. These are not contracts, they are liability traps dressed up in legal language.

    My Legal Pal’s Contract Drafting Services are built for a different standard. Every contract we draft is purpose-built for your specific deal, your specific jurisdiction, and your specific risk profile,ย  by experienced contract lawyers and legal professionals who understand both the law and the commercial realities of modern business.

    Whether you are a SaaS startup in Bangalore closing its first enterprise deal, a consultancy in Dubai onboarding an international client, a tech company in London scaling its vendor relationships, a founder in New York bringing on co-founders, or an e-commerce brand in Sydney setting up a distribution network, My Legal Pal drafts contracts that protect you, hold up under scrutiny, and close deals faster.

    The Contracts That Cause the Most Damage Are the Ones That Looked Fine

    Most contract problems are not obvious at the time of signing. A service agreement missing a limitation of liability clause looks identical to one that has it, until the client claims consequential losses worth five times the value of the engagement. A founders’ agreement without a vesting schedule reads like any other founders’ agreement until one co-founder walks out six months in and argues they are entitled to their full equity stake.

    The contracts people regret are rarely the ones that were obviously wrong. They are the ones that were almost right. A missing clause. An undefined term. A jurisdiction selected out of habit rather than strategy. A payment provision that leaves room for delay without legal consequence.

    We have seen these situations play out enough times that we now know exactly where the gaps tend to appear and we draft to close them before they become someone’s problem.

    What a Missing Clause Actually Costs

    To put numbers on it: in a services engagement worth $60,000, a missing limitation of liability clause can expose a service provider to claims worth multiples of the contract value. An absent IP assignment clause in a software development contract can mean the developer legally retains ownership of the code they built for you. A vague non-compete that was never properly scoped may be unenforceable or, in the opposite direction, may bind an employee to restrictions a court would have struck out if they’d been reviewed before signing.

    Why Professionally Drafted Contracts Are Non-Negotiable

    The True Cost of a Bad Contract

    • A missing limitation of liability clause can expose your business to claims worth multiples of the deal value
    • An absent IP assignment clause means the developer you paid retains ownership of what they built for you
    • A vague payment terms clause gives your client room to delay indefinitely without legal consequence
    • An unqualified non-compete clause may be unenforceable โ€” or conversely, may bind you when you least expect it
    • A boilerplate jurisdiction clause copied from a template may force you to litigate in a country where you have no presence

    Professional contract drafting is not a legal formality. It is risk management, deal protection, and commercial strategy,ย all in one document.


    Who We Serve

    My Legal Pal’s contract drafting services are designed for businesses and individuals at every stage, across every major market:

    ๐Ÿš€ Startups & Founders

    From co-founder agreements and SAFE notes to SaaS terms and investor side letters , we help early-stage businesses build a clean, scalable legal foundation from day one.

    ๐Ÿข SMEs & Growing Businesses

    Vendor agreements, client service contracts, employment offer letters, NDAs, and distribution agreements โ€” we handle the full contract stack for businesses scaling across borders.

    ๐Ÿ’ป Tech Companies & SaaS Platforms

    Software licensing agreements, API terms of use, data processing agreements (DPAs), platform terms and conditions, white-label agreements โ€” drafted for the way modern tech deals actually work.

    ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Real Estate & Construction

    Development agreements, construction contracts, lease deeds, joint development agreements (JDAs), and property management agreements across jurisdictions.

    ๐ŸŒ Cross-Border & International Businesses

    Contracts that work across multiple jurisdictions โ€” with appropriate choice of law, dispute resolution mechanisms (arbitration vs. litigation), and language that survives legal review in more than one country.

    ๐Ÿ‘ค Freelancers & Independent Consultants

    Engagement letters, independent contractor agreements, intellectual property protection, and payment protection clauses that ensure you get paid and your work is protected.

    Contract Drafting Services by Geography

    ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States (USA)

    We draft contracts compliant with US commercial law principles, including Delaware corporate law standards for startup documents, UCC-compatible sales agreements, and employment contracts that reflect at-will employment norms. Common requests include founder agreements, SaaS subscription agreements, consulting MSAs, NDAs, and investor documents for US-based or US-expanding businesses.

    ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom (UK)

    UK contracts require careful attention to English law principles, GDPR (UK-retained), and post-Brexit commercial considerations. We draft B2B service agreements, employment contracts, shareholder agreements, and commercial leases aligned with English and Welsh law standards, suitable for companies incorporated at Companies House.

    ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช UAE & GCC

    The UAE’s dual legal system โ€” federal civil law and the Common Law frameworks of DIFC and ADGM free zones โ€” requires specialist drafting. My Legal Pal drafts DIFC-compliant commercial contracts, ADGM-standard shareholder agreements, employment contracts under UAE Labour Law, and distribution agreements for businesses operating across the GCC region.

    ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia

    Australian contract drafting must navigate the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), Fair Work obligations, and state-specific regulations. We assist with B2B services agreements, employment contracts, confidentiality deeds, technology agreements, and franchise documentation for Australian businesses and those entering the Australian market.

    ๐ŸŒ APAC (Asia-Pacific)

    For businesses operating across Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the broader APAC region, we draft contracts that account for the significant legal diversity across these markets. Singapore-law governed contracts for regional holding structures, Hong Kong-law commercial agreements, and cross-border distribution and licensing deals are among our most frequent APAC mandates.

    ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India

    Our home jurisdiction, with deep expertise across the Indian Contract Act, the Companies Act, FEMA, IP statutes, labour laws, and sector-specific regulations. We draft contracts for businesses at every stage, from early-stage startup agreements to large-scale commercial transactions and real estate developments across UP, Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and beyond.

    Our Contract Drafting Services: What We Cover

    1. Founder & Co-Founder Agreements

    The most important contract a startup will ever sign โ€” and one of the most frequently skipped. A well-drafted co-founder agreement covers equity vesting schedules, IP assignment to the company, roles and responsibilities, decision-making authority, founder exit mechanics, and non-compete obligations. Without it, a single co-founder departure can threaten the entire business.

    2. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

    Mutual and unilateral NDAs for business discussions, product demonstrations, employment onboarding, investor pitches, and M&A due diligence. We draft NDAs that are enforceable, jurisdiction-appropriate, and precisely scoped โ€” avoiding the trap of over-broad or unenforceable confidentiality obligations.

    3. Service Agreements & Master Service Agreements (MSAs)

    The foundational contract for any service business. Our MSAs cover scope of work, deliverables, payment terms, intellectual property ownership, liability caps, indemnification, warranties, and termination rights โ€” structured to protect both the service provider and the client.

    4. SaaS Subscription Agreements & Software License Agreements

    Built for the way software is actually sold and used today. Covers subscription terms, acceptable use policies, uptime SLAs, data ownership, limitation of liability, auto-renewal mechanics, and termination for convenience and cause. Compatible with both B2B and B2C SaaS models.

    5. Employment Contracts & Offer Letters

    Jurisdiction-aware employment agreements covering compensation, role definition, IP and invention assignment, confidentiality obligations, non-solicitation clauses, and termination procedures โ€” drafted to comply with local employment law in India, the UK, the UAE, Australia, and beyond.

    6. Independent Contractor & Freelancer Agreements

    A critical document that defines the relationship correctly โ€” protecting both parties from misclassification risk and ensuring IP ownership, payment terms, and confidentiality are clearly established. Essential for companies that engage freelancers, consultants, or gig workers.

    7. Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA)

    For companies with more than one shareholder, a Shareholders’ Agreement is the governance bible. We draft SHAs covering share transfer restrictions (right of first refusal, tag-along, drag-along), anti-dilution protections, board composition, reserved matters, dividend policy, and exit mechanisms โ€” for private companies across India, the UK, Singapore, and the UAE.

    8. Term Sheets & MOUs

    Non-binding (and occasionally binding) term sheets and Memoranda of Understanding for investment rounds, joint ventures, acquisitions, and commercial partnerships. Drafted to capture commercial alignment while preserving negotiating flexibility.

    9. Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) & Privacy Policies

    Mandatory under GDPR (EU and UK), Australia’s Privacy Act, India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), and equivalent frameworks across APAC. We draft DPAs, privacy policies, and cookie policies that are compliant, commercially sensible, and actually readable.

    10. Vendor & Procurement Agreements

    Purchase orders, vendor master agreements, supply chain contracts, and procurement frameworks โ€” drafted to protect buyers from delivery failures, quality issues, and IP contamination, and to give vendors the clarity they need to perform.

    11. Distributor & Reseller Agreements

    For businesses expanding their reach through channel partners, distributors, or resellers โ€” across India, the GCC, Southeast Asia, or globally. Covers territory rights, exclusivity, pricing, marketing obligations, IP licensing, and termination mechanics.

    12. Joint Venture (JV) Agreements

    Structuring the commercial and legal framework of a joint venture is complex. Our JV agreements address contributions, profit-sharing, governance, decision-making authority, IP ownership during and after the JV, and exit and wind-down provisions.


    What Startups & Tech Companies Are Asking For

    The legal landscape for technology businesses moves fast. These are the contract types seeing the highest demand growth in 2025:

    ๐Ÿค– AI & Machine Learning Agreements

    As AI tools become embedded in products and workflows, contracts around AI software licensing, AI model training data rights, AI output ownership, and liability for AI-generated errors have become critical. We draft AI-specific agreements that address the unique IP, liability, and ethical questions that standard software contracts do not anticipate.

    ๐Ÿ”— API License & Integration Agreements

    Businesses that open their platforms via APIs need agreements that govern rate limits, acceptable use, data handling, SLA commitments, and termination rights for API consumers. Both API provider and API consumer-side agreements are in high demand.

    ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Cybersecurity & Incident Response Agreements

    With data breach liability increasing globally, cybersecurity service agreements, managed security provider (MSSP) contracts, and incident response retainer agreements have become standard procurement documents for mid-market and enterprise businesses.

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ SAFE Notes & Convertible Note Agreements

    The Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) โ€” popularised by Y Combinator โ€” and its convertible note equivalent remain the standard early-stage investment instrument for startups in the USA, India, and increasingly across the UK and Southeast Asia. We draft SAFEs and convertible notes tailored to the applicable jurisdiction and investor expectations.

    ๐ŸŒ Remote Work & Distributed Team Contracts

    With global remote hiring now standard, cross-border employment agreements, employer of record (EOR) arrangements, and remote contractor agreements that correctly navigate multi-jurisdictional employment and tax issues have become essential.

    ๐Ÿ“ฑ Creator Economy & Influencer Marketing Agreements

    Brands engaging content creators, influencers, and UGC (user-generated content) contributors need contracts covering content ownership, usage rights, exclusivity, disclosure obligations, and payment terms โ€” drafted for the realities of digital platforms.

    ๐Ÿข Equity Vesting & ESOP Agreements

    As talent competition intensifies globally, Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) agreements, vesting schedules, cliff clauses, and good/bad leaver provisions are being formalised by startups much earlier in their growth journey.


    Contracts Drafted for Your Jurisdiction

    A commercial contract that works in Delaware is not necessarily appropriate for a company incorporated in Singapore. Employment terms written for the UK would fail multiple requirements if applied to an employee in India. The geographic context of a contract is not a background detail,ย  it determines what the document actually needs to say to be enforceable. Here is how we approach our main markets.

    United States

    US commercial contracts carry specific expectations: at-will employment norms in most states, Delaware corporate law standards for investor documents, UCC considerations for goods transactions, and state-by-state variations in non-compete enforceability that have become a live issue after recent FTC activity. We draft US-facing contracts with these realities built in, not as an afterthought added to an India-default template, but as the starting framework.

    United Kingdom

    Post-Brexit, UK contracts need careful attention to what retained EU law still applies and what has diverged. UK GDPR data processing requirements, English law implied terms, and Companies House compliance for shareholder documentation are among the areas where template contracts most commonly fall short. We draft UK contracts under English and Welsh law principles, suitable for companies operating out of England, Scotland, or Wales, and for international businesses that have chosen English law as their governing law.

    UAE and the GCC

    The UAE’s legal framework is genuinely unusual, you have federal civil law, and then the Common Law jurisdictions of DIFC and ADGM operating within it, each with their own courts and legal standards. A commercial contract intended for enforcement in DIFC needs to be drafted differently to one governed by onshore UAE law. We have worked across both frameworks and draft specifically for the relevant context, not generically for “the Middle East.”

    Australia

    Australian Consumer Law creates implied protections and limitations that contract drafters cannot simply exclude by inserting a clause to the contrary. Fair Work obligations affect employment contracts in ways that differ significantly from UK or Indian equivalents. State-specific stamp duty requirements affect certain contract types. We draft Australian agreements with the ACL and Fair Work framework as the baseline, not an afterthought.

    India

    Our home jurisdiction. We know the Indian Contract Act, the Companies Act, FEMA’s foreign investment restrictions, the DPDPA as it stands today, and the sector-specific rules that apply to fintech, edtech, healthtech, and other regulated spaces. We draft across UP, Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and other states, and we understand that a contract for a business in Bangalore sometimes has different practical requirements to one for a business in Gurugram, even if the law on paper is the same.

    Singapore and APAC

    Singapore is frequently the governing law and dispute resolution seat of choice for APAC joint ventures, holding company arrangements, and cross-border distribution deals. We draft Singapore-law governed commercial contracts and handle cross-border agreements across Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia for businesses expanding within the region.

    Our Contract Drafting Process

    Step 1 โ€” Brief & Discovery

    We begin with a structured intake conversation to understand your deal, your counterparty, your jurisdiction, your commercial priorities, and your key risk concerns. No generic questionnaires โ€” a real conversation with a legal professional.

    Step 2 โ€” Drafting by Subject-Matter Experts

    Your contract is drafted by a lawyer with specific experience in the relevant contract type and jurisdiction โ€” not outsourced to a junior paralegal or generated from a template library.

    Step 3 โ€” Internal Review

    Every contract undergoes a second-layer internal review for legal accuracy, commercial alignment, and enforceability before it reaches you.

    Step 4 โ€” Delivery & Walkthrough

    We deliver the draft with a plain-language summary of key clauses, the protections built in, and any areas where negotiation is anticipated. You understand what you are signing โ€” and why.

    Step 5 โ€” Revision & Finalisation

    We incorporate your feedback and revisions, assist with counterparty negotiation if needed, and finalise the document for execution.


    Why Choose My Legal Pal for Contract Drafting?

    What You Get What You Avoid
    Contracts drafted by Bar Council-enrolled advocates Template contracts that fail under scrutiny
    Jurisdiction-aware drafting for USA, UK, UAE, AUS, India & APAC One-size-fits-all language that doesn’t hold up locally
    Commercial alignment โ€” deals that close, not just contracts Over-lawyered documents that kill deals
    Clear, readable language Impenetrable legalese that neither party understands
    Fast turnaround โ€” most contracts within 48โ€“72 hours Weeks of waiting for traditional law firm delivery
    Transparent, fixed fees Unexpected billable hours that balloon your legal spend
    Post-delivery revision support Take-it-or-leave-it delivery with no follow-up

    Transparent and Fixed Pricing

    My Legal Pal operates on fixed-fee contract drafting,ย no billable hours, no surprise invoices, no ambiguity about what you will pay.

    All prices are indicative starting points. Final pricing depends on complexity, jurisdiction, and turnaround requirements. Contact us for a precise quote.


    About the Founder

    Prakhar Rai โ€” Attorneyย | Founder, My Legal Pal

    Prakhar Rai is a practicing advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of India and the founder of My Legal Pal. An alumnus of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore. Prakhar brings deep expertise in contract law, corporate transactions, intellectual property, and cross-border commercial advisory to every engagement.

    With experience advising startups, technology companies, SMEs, and individual entrepreneurs across India, the UAE, the UK, and Southeast Asia, Prakhar understands that great contracts are not just legally correct โ€” they are commercially intelligent, negotiation-ready, and built for the deal at hand.

    “A contract is not a formality you get through โ€” it is the foundation everything else stands on. In ten years of practice, I have seen well-drafted contracts close deals, protect businesses, and hold up under pressure. I have also seen template contracts cost companies far more than the lawyer they chose not to hire. My Legal Pal exists to make the right choice the easy and affordable one.” โ€” Prakhar Rai, Advocate & Founder, My Legal Pal


    Ready to Get Your Contract Drafted?

    Whether you need a straightforward NDA today or a complex cross-border commercial agreement by the end of the week โ€” My Legal Pal is ready.

    Get a fixed-fee quote in under 2 hours.

    Reach out via our contact pageย  WhatsApp us your brief at 8004800100.

    Contracts drafted by qualified lawyers. Fixed fees. Fast turnaround. Global reach.


    Disclaimer: My Legal Pal provides contract drafting and legal advisory services. Our services do not constitute legal representation in court unless separately engaged. For jurisdiction-specific formal legal opinions or litigation, please consult a locally admitted practitioner.

     

    You can get NDAs, partnership agreements, service agreements, employment contracts, foundersโ€™ agreements, vendor contracts, investment agreements, SaaS agreements and more drafted by Expert Contract Lawyers.

     

     

     

    Standard contracts such as NDAs, Safe Notes, Service Agreements, or Independent Contractor Agreementsย  are typically delivered within 24โ€“48 hours. More complex documents such as shareholders’ agreements, joint ventures, or Platform Documentation and multi-jurisdictional contracts are usually completed within 3โ€“5 business days. Urgent turnaround options are available.

     

     

     

    We regularly draft multi-jurisdictional contracts with governing law and dispute resolution clauses tailored for cross-border enforceability. We advise on the appropriate choice of law (e.g., U.S. Law, English law, Singapore law, U.A.E., APAC or neutral arbitration) based on the parties’ locations and the nature of the deal.

     

     

     

    Yes. Our Expert Contract Lawyers review contracts, point out risks, suggest revisions in trackchanges, and help you negotiate better terms before you sign anything.

     

     

     

    Yes. We draft terms and conditions, privacy policies, cookie policies, disclaimers, app policies, SaaS agreements, and data protection documents that meet GDPR, CCPA, DPDP, and other global requirements.

     

     

     

    Yes. We assist with incorporation, ROC filings, foundersโ€™ agreements, ESOPs, and ongoing legal support as your business grows.

     

     

     

    Yes. We assist with employment agreements, workplace policies, notice-period disputes, wrongful termination, and advisory support for both employers and employees.

     

     

     

    We serve clients in India and countries like the USA, UAE, UK, Singapore, and Australia. If you need cross-border documents or global compliance support, we can help.