Don't get Sued by Your First Hire

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