Start with the core contract, then move to policy
The employment contract is not the whole answer, but it is the starting point. Role description, compensation, working arrangements, confidentiality, and core obligations should be clear from the outset.
Do not leave sensitive issues to unwritten practice
Information use, conflicts of interest, discipline, internal approvals, and functional authority all benefit from documented policy rather than informal practice.
Review the documents as the business grows
As the team grows or the business moves into a new regulatory stage, employment documents should be reviewed to ensure they remain workable and aligned with actual operations.

