Free Legal Contract Consulting Services Agreement Template
LEGAL CONTRACT CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
I. PARTIES
This Consulting Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on [Month Day, Year] (the “Effective Date”). The parties involved in this Agreement are:
A. Company
[Your Company Name], a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of [State/Country], with its principal place of business located at [Your Company Address] (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”).
and
B. Consultant
[Second Party Name], a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of [State/Country], with its principal place of business located at [Second Party Address] (hereinafter referred to as the “Consultant”).
Collectively, the Company and the Consultant will be referred to as the “Parties.”
This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions that govern the contractual agreement between the Parties who agree to be bound by this Agreement.
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. Description of Services
The Consultant agrees to perform legal contract consulting services (the “Services”) for the Company as set forth in the description of services. The Services will include, but are not limited to, providing advice and guidance on legal contract matters, reviewing and drafting contract documents, and other related services. The Consultant will use their expertise and knowledge to ensure that the Services are performed to the highest professional standards.
B. Additional Services
The Services may also include any other tasks which the Parties may agree on in writing. Any such additional services will be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement unless otherwise agreed upon. The Parties will discuss and agree upon the scope, objectives, and deliverables for any additional services before they are commenced.
C. Standard of Performance
The Consultant agrees to perform the Services with the highest standards of professional competence and integrity. This includes:
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Best Efforts: The Consultant will use their best efforts, skills, and abilities to ensure the satisfactory and timely completion of the Services.
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Quality Assurance: The Consultant will regularly review and monitor the quality of the Services to ensure they meet the agreed-upon standards and expectations.
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Continuous Improvement: The Consultant will seek to continuously improve the Services by keeping up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and by seeking feedback from the Company.
D. Reporting and Communication
The Consultant will regularly report to the Company on the progress of the Services. The Consultant will maintain open and frequent communication with the Company to ensure that the Company is kept informed of any issues, changes, or decisions that affect the Services.
III. TERM AND TERMINATION
A. Term
The Agreement shall commence effective from the date herein and shall continue in effect until the completion of the Services or as otherwise provided herein. The specific start and end dates of the Agreement, or the means by which the end date will be determined, will be set forth in a separate schedule to this Agreement.
B. Termination for Convenience
Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause upon ten (10) days’ written notice to the other Party. Upon termination, the Consultant will be compensated for any Services satisfactorily performed up to the date of termination.
C. Effects of Termination
Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason:
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Payment: The Company will pay the Consultant for any Services satisfactorily performed up to the date of termination, along with any pre-approved expenses incurred by the Consultant in performing the Services.
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Return of Materials: The Consultant will promptly return to the Company all materials, documents, and other items belonging to the Company, unless the Company provides written consent for the Consultant to retain certain items.
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Confidentiality: The Consultant’s obligations to maintain the confidentiality of the Company’s information, as outlined in the Confidentiality section of this Agreement, will continue even after the termination of this Agreement.
D. Obligations Upon Termination
Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, the Consultant will promptly return to the Company all materials, documents, and other items belonging to the Company, unless the Company provides written consent for the Consultant to retain certain items. The Consultant will also provide the Company with a final report detailing the Services performed and the status of any ongoing projects.
E. Survival
Certain sections of this Agreement by their nature should survive termination, including Confidentiality, Liability, and any other provision that by its nature should survive termination of this Agreement.
IV. COMPENSATION
A. Fees
As consideration for the Services to be provided by the Consultant, the Company will pay to the Consultant a fee of $[350] per [hour]. This fee represents a fair and reasonable compensation for the Consultant’s expertise, time, and effort, and is in line with market rates for similar services.
B. Invoicing and Payment
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Invoicing: Upon completion of the Services, the Consultant will submit an invoice to the Company. The invoice will detail the Services performed, the dates of service, the fee for each service, and the total amount due.
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Payment Terms: The Company agrees to pay the invoiced amount within [30] days of receipt of the invoice. If payment is not received by the due date, the Consultant may charge a late fee, not to exceed the maximum allowed by law.
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Expenses: If the Consultant incurs any pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses necessary to perform the Services, such expenses will be included in the invoice and are payable by the Company.
C. Taxes
The Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of all taxes, duties, and other governmental charges imposed on the Consultant in relation to the Services and the fees paid under this Agreement. The Consultant will indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any and all taxes, duties, and charges imposed on the Consultant.
D. Changes to Compensation
Any changes to the compensation terms, including changes to the fee or payment terms, must be agreed upon in writing by both Parties.
V. CONFIDENTIALITY
A. Confidential Information
The Consultant agrees to hold in strictest confidence, and not to disclose to any person, firm, or corporation without the prior written authorization of the Company in each instance, any Confidential Information that the Consultant obtains, accesses, or creates during the term of this Agreement. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, trade secrets, business plans, strategies, methods and/or practices, client lists, and other proprietary information of the Company.
B. Use of Confidential Information
The Consultant agrees to use the Confidential Information solely for the purpose of performing the Services under this Agreement and not for any other purpose. The Consultant will not use the Confidential Information to gain any advantage or benefit not expressly provided for in this Agreement, nor will the Consultant use the Confidential Information in any manner that could be detrimental to the Company.
C. Protection of Confidential Information
The Consultant will take all reasonable measures to protect the secrecy of the Confidential Information and to prevent the Confidential Information from falling into the public domain or into the possession of unauthorized persons. These measures may include, but are not limited to:
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Secure Storage: Storing the Confidential Information in a secure manner, such as in encrypted files or in a secure physical location.
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Limited Access: Limiting access to the Confidential Information to those individuals who need to know the information in order to perform the Services.
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Non-Disclosure Agreements: Requiring individuals who have access to the Confidential Information to sign non-disclosure agreements.
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Data Security Measures: Implementing data security measures, such as firewalls, password protection, and encryption, to protect the Confidential Information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
D. Breach of Confidentiality
In the event of a breach or threatened breach of confidentiality, the Company will have the right to seek an injunction or other equitable relief to prevent the breach or threatened breach, in addition to any other remedies available to it under law or in equity.
VI. SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. Each party warrants that their respective signatories whose signatures appear below are duly authorized to execute this Agreement.
[Signature]
[Authorized Representative Name]
[Your Company Name]
Company
Date: [Month Day, Year]
[Signature]
[Second Party Name]
Consultant
Date: [Month Day, Year]
