Free Legal Recruitment Agreement Format Template
Legal Recruitment Agreement Format
This Legal Recruitment Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Insert Date], by and between:
[Your Company Name] ("Recruiter"), with its principal place of business located at [Your Company Address],
and
[Client Company Name] ("Client"), with its principal place of business located at [Client Company Address].
1. Purpose of the Agreement
The Recruiter agrees to provide legal recruitment services to the Client, including sourcing, screening, and recommending candidates for legal positions within the Client's organization.
2. Scope of Services
The Recruiter will perform the following services for the Client:
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Conduct thorough candidate searches and screenings.
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Present a shortlist of qualified legal candidates.
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Coordinate interviews between the Client and the candidates.
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Provide consulting on hiring strategies and legal job market trends.
3. Fees and Payment Terms
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The Client agrees to pay the Recruiter a fee of [Percentage] of the successful candidate's first-year salary or a fixed fee of [Amount] per position filled.
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Payment shall be due within [Number of Days] days of the candidate’s start date.
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A non-refundable deposit of [Deposit Amount] is required before the recruitment process begins.
4. Duration of the Agreement
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and continue until terminated by either party in writing with [Number of Days] days' notice.
5. Candidate Ownership
The Client agrees that any candidate referred by the Recruiter shall remain the property of the Recruiter for a period of [Number of Months] months from the referral date. Should the Client hire the candidate within this period, the full recruitment fee shall apply.
6. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality regarding all proprietary information, including candidate details, interview records, and any other sensitive data exchanged during the recruitment process.
7. Termination of Agreement
Either party may terminate this Agreement with written notice under the following conditions:
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Breach of Agreement by either party.
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Failure to pay fees as agreed.
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Mutual written agreement of termination.
8. Limitation of Liability
The Recruiter’s liability to the Client for any claims arising out of this Agreement shall be limited to the total amount of fees paid to the Recruiter under this Agreement.
9. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country].
10. Miscellaneous
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Entire Agreement: This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties.
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Amendments: Any amendments to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
[Your Company Name]
By: __________________________
Name: ________________________
Title: _________________________
Date: _________________________
[Client Company Name]
By: __________________________
Name: ________________________
Title: _________________________
Date: _________________________
