Free Law Firm Consulting Agreement Template
Law Firm Consulting Agreement
This Consulting Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Effective Date], by and between [Your Company Name], a [State] Corporation with its principal place of business located at [Your Company Address] ("the Company"), and [Consultant's Name], residing at [Address] ("Consultant").
1. SERVICES PROVIDED
The Consultant agrees to provide the Company with consulting services described as follows (the "Services"):
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Legal advisory and consultancy in the areas of corporate law, intellectual property rights, employment law, and mergers & acquisitions,
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Representation in negotiations and legal proceedings as requested,
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Assistance in drafting and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, terms of service, non-disclosure agreements, and employee handbooks,
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Providing training and updates on relevant legal developments, particularly in changes to federal and state law that impact the company's operations.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The term of this Agreement shall commence on [Date] and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated by either party with a notice period of 30 days unless otherwise terminated as provided in this Agreement.
3. COMPENSATION
For the services rendered by the Consultant under this Agreement, the Company agrees to pay the Consultant a fee of $200 per hour, payable within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from the Consultant.
4. EXPENSES
The Consultant shall be entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket expenses, including travel, accommodation, and meal expenses, which are pre-approved by the Company in writing. Such expenses must be substantiated with receipts or other proof of expenditure and are subject to the Company's standard policies regarding expenses. Reimbursement shall be made within 30 days following the submission of a detailed invoice by the Consultant.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY
The Consultant agrees to keep all proprietary information, business strategies, trade secrets, client and vendor lists, and other confidential data obtained from the Company in strict confidence. These confidentiality obligations shall survive the termination of this Agreement and remain in effect indefinitely. The Consultant shall not disclose any such confidential information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Company, except as required by law.
6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is expressly understood and agreed that the Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, joint venturer, or partner of the Company. Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the relationship of employer and employee between the Company and either the Consultant or any employee or agent of the Consultant.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
The Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted successors and assigns against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, penalties, punitive damages, expenses, reasonable legal fees, and costs of any kind or amount whatsoever, which result from or arise out of any act or omission of the Consultant, his employees, his agents, or his subcontractors. This indemnification will survive the termination of this Agreement.
8. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by either party with thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party. In addition to the foregoing, either party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon notice to the other party if the other party breaches any of its material obligations provided hereunder and such breach remains uncured at the expiration of the aforementioned notice period. Upon termination, the Consultant must promptly return all Company materials and property without retaining copies, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
9. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement and any disputes arising out of or related to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State], excluding its conflicts of law rules. Any legal actions, claims, or demands shall be handled in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State of [State].
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Consulting Agreement as of the first date written above.
[Your Company Name]
[Your Name]
[Date]
[Consultant]
[Consultant's Name]
[Date]
