Free Legal Contract Retainer Agreement Template
LEGAL CONTRACT RETAINER AGREEMENT
This Legal Services Retainer Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between [Your Company Name], located at [Your Company Address] ("Company"), and [Client Name], located at [Client Address] ("Client"), effective as of [Effective Date].
1. Engagement of Legal Services
The Company shall provide legal advice, consultation, and representation to the Client according to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
2. Scope of Services
The Company shall provide legal advice, consultation, and representation to the Client in the following areas of law and specific matters:
Contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
Intellectual property protection, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
Employment law compliance, including drafting employee handbooks and employment agreements.
Commercial transactions and business law matters.
Regulatory compliance and risk management.
Dispute resolution and litigation representation, including mediation, arbitration, and courtroom litigation.
Real estate transactions and property law matters.
Corporate governance and entity formation.
Privacy and data protection compliance.
Other legal matters as mutually agreed upon by the parties.
3. Retainer Fee
The Client agrees to pay the Company a retainer fee of [Amount] ("Retainer Fee"), payable [Payment Terms], commencing on the Effective Date. The Retainer Fee shall be non-refundable and shall serve as a deposit against which the Company shall bill for services rendered.
4. Billing and Payment
The Company shall bill the Client for services rendered beyond the scope of the Retainer Fee at its standard hourly rates.
The Client shall pay all invoices within [Number] days of receipt.
The Client shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the legal services provided under this Agreement.
5. Term and Termination
This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of [Term], unless terminated earlier by either party upon [Notice Period] prior written notice.
Upon termination of this Agreement, the Client shall pay all outstanding fees and expenses incurred through the date of termination.
6. Confidentiality
The Company shall maintain the confidentiality of all information provided by the Client in connection with the legal services under this Agreement, subject to applicable legal exceptions.
7. Independent Contractor
The Company shall perform the legal services under this Agreement as an independent contractor, and nothing herein shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between the parties.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Jurisdiction].
9. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
10. Amendment
This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument executed by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date first above written.
[Your Company Name]
By:
[Authorized Signatory]
Date:
[Client Name]
By:
[Authorized Signatory]
Date:
