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Startup Lawyer

EarnerTainment Cooperative
Est. $92,612 - $240,040 / year
Posted Apr 27
Volunteer
RemoteTexas

Volunteer Pro Bono Startup Attorney (Texas Licensed)

Location: Remote (Based in Texas preferred) Company: EarnerTainment Co-op Position Type: Volunteer (Pro Bono) Industry: Creative Arts, Entertainment, Business Formation

🌟 About Us: EarnerTainment Co-op is a creative arts startup launching soon to empower musicians, filmmakers, designers, podcasters, writers, and creators across industries.

Our mission: To create real earning opportunities for Creatives by building a community-owned cooperative — free from traditional industry gatekeeping. We are preparing for our official launch and finalizing our foundational legal structure.

This is your chance to help lay the legal groundwork for a movement that will change lives.

🔍 Role Overview: We are seeking a Pro Bono Startup and Business Formation Attorney , preferably licensed in Texas , to assist with the legal formation of EarnerTainment Co-op. You will play a key role in filing, structuring, and protecting the company during its critical early stages.

✍️ Key Responsibilities: 1️⃣ Draft and File Articles of Incorporation (Texas) Prepare and submit formation documents aligned with Texas requirements.

2️⃣ Draft the Operating Agreement Create a multi-member operating agreement suitable for a creative cooperative structure.

3️⃣ Prepare Offer Letters for Leadership Draft equity-based offer letters for the founding leadership team.

4️⃣ Advise on Early Compliance and Governance Provide guidance on basic legal compliance, Board structuring, and initial operations setup.

Qualifications: 1️⃣ Licensed to Practice Law in Texas Required to properly draft and file Texas formation documents.

2️⃣ Startup and Business Formation Experience Experience advising entrepreneurs, early-stage companies, or cooperatives.

3️⃣ Familiarity with Cooperative Structures (Preferred) Experience with multi-member businesses, co-ops, or creative collectives is a bonus.

4️⃣ Passion for Empowering Creatives Excited about building opportunities for artists, filmmakers, designers, and innovators.

5️⃣ Commitment to Early-Stage Formation Willing to assist through the completion of our Articles, Operating Agreement, and leadership onboarding.

🎯 Why Join Us? 1️⃣ Play a Foundational Role Be instrumental in launching a company built to change the entertainment and creative arts industries.

2️⃣ Collaborate with a Visionary Founding Team Work alongside energized, mission-driven entrepreneurs who believe in equity and access.

3️⃣ Help Build a Legacy Support a movement designed to help millions of Creatives earn, own, and thrive.

4️⃣ Future Opportunities Potential for a formal advisory role or leadership partnership as EarnerTainment Co-op grows and secures funding.

🚀 Next Steps: If you are interested in joining this exciting journey, please send your cover letter and resume to: 📧 JoinUs@EarnerTainment.coop

We would love to connect and explore how you can help build a better future for Creatives everywhere! Earn. You Owe It To Yourself.