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Finder's Fee Agreement

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Finder's Fee Agreement

Overview

Drafting finder's fee agreements manually requires extensive research across multiple legal resources, verification of compliance requirements, and careful structuring of compensation terms. Attorneys spend hours searching for state-specific regulations, broker licensing requirements, and standard industry practices while ensuring all necessary protections are included.

Finder's fee agreements require careful navigation of securities regulations, broker-dealer compliance, and complex compensation structures. Attorneys spend hours researching SEC requirements, drafting tail period provisions, and ensuring the agreement doesn't inadvertently create licensing obligations. Mistakes can expose clients to regulatory violations or fee disputes.

CaseMark generates comprehensive, SEC-compliant finder's fee agreements tailored to your transaction context. Our AI analyzes your uploaded documents to extract party details, opportunity criteria, and compensation terms, then drafts sophisticated agreements with proper regulatory safeguards, clear fee triggers, and enforceable tail provisions.

How it works

  1. 1. Upload your documents

  2. 2. AI analyzes and extracts key information

  3. 3. Review and customize the generated content

  4. 4. Export in your preferred format (DOCX, PDF)

What you get

  • Parties

  • Recitals/Introduction

  • Services

  • Compensation

  • Term and Termination

  • Confidentiality

  • Representations and Warranties

  • Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  • Miscellaneous

  • Signatures

What it handles

  • Parties

  • Recitals/Introduction

  • Services

  • Compensation

  • Term and Termination

  • Confidentiality

  • Representations and Warranties

  • Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  • Miscellaneous

  • Signatures

Required documents

  • Party Information

    Legal entity names, formation documents, addresses, and authorized signatories for both the client company and finder

    .pdf, .docx, .txt

Supporting documents

  • Prior Agreements or Term Sheets

    Previous finder agreements, email exchanges, or preliminary terms discussing compensation structure and scope

    .pdf, .docx

  • Target Opportunity Criteria

    Description of desired business opportunities, acquisition targets, investor profiles, or customer characteristics

    .pdf, .docx, .xlsx

  • Compliance Documentation

    Broker-dealer licenses, professional registrations, or compliance policies relevant to the finder's activities

    .pdf, .docx

Why teams use it

Reduce drafting time from 3+ hours to under 15 minutes with intelligent automation

Automated research and citation of relevant legal requirements from SEC, IRS, and state bar resources

Built-in compliance checks for broker licensing, anti-bribery laws, and fee structure regulations

Customized compensation terms with industry-standard percentages and payment triggers

Comprehensive confidentiality and representation clauses tailored to your transaction

Questions

How does this ensure my finder's fee agreement complies with SEC broker-dealer regulations?

CaseMark includes specific language limiting the finder's role to introductions and background information only, explicitly excluding negotiation, transaction structuring, and investment advice that would trigger broker-dealer registration. The agreement incorporates representations confirming compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and includes safeguards against transaction-based compensation structures that require SEC registration. You can also add representations that the finder maintains necessary licenses if applicable to your situation.

What is a tail period and how long should it be in my finder's fee agreement?

A tail period ensures the finder receives compensation for introductions made during the active agreement term that result in transactions after termination. CaseMark tailors tail periods to your industry context, typically ranging from 6 months for straightforward customer introductions to 18-24 months for complex M&A transactions. The agreement clearly defines what constitutes a qualifying introduction and whether fees apply to all transactions with introduced parties or only specific identified opportunities.

Can I use this for different types of finder arrangements like M&A, customer introductions, or investor connections?

Yes, CaseMark customizes the agreement based on your specific transaction context. For M&A finders, it includes Lehman formula structures and provisions for earnouts and purchase price adjustments. For customer introductions, it addresses recurring revenue and lifetime value calculations. For capital raises, it incorporates enhanced securities law compliance provisions. Simply provide details about your opportunity type and the AI adapts the compensation structure, regulatory provisions, and tail periods accordingly.

How does the agreement calculate finder's fees to avoid payment disputes?

CaseMark drafts mathematically precise compensation provisions specifying the exact calculation methodology, whether percentage-based on transaction value, flat fees, or tiered structures. The agreement defines the triggering event with specificity (execution of definitive agreement, closing, or payment receipt), establishes payment timelines, and addresses complications like restructured transactions, multiple related deals, or deferred consideration. This eliminates ambiguity about when fees are earned and how they're calculated.

What happens if multiple finders claim credit for the same introduction?

The agreement includes provisions requiring documented presentation of opportunities with sufficient identifying information to establish who made the qualifying introduction first. CaseMark defines what constitutes a valid introduction during the term, establishes documentation requirements, and creates a clear record of introduction activity. The agreement also addresses how fees will be allocated if multiple parties legitimately contributed to an opportunity, protecting both the client and finder from duplicate payment claims.

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