The chances are that your Employer has already prepared a contract drafted by his own lawyers. This document does not mean that you have to accept it all. Read through it carefully before signing.
In particular you will want to check that the remuneration and benefits match what you have been promised.
Do not be afraid to negotiate any special terms or the exclusion of standard terms.
If you are a Senior Employee you may well want to tailor certain terms and your prospective Employer may well expect you to take legal advice before committing. It is becoming increasingly common for Employees to take legal advice on their contracts of employment before signature. You wish to reassure yourself that you are not signing anything onerous or you may require detailed guidance as any restrictive covenant or confidentiality clauses so you understand how any why you may be restricted from finding alternative employment in similar field in the future.
We can also advise you if your Employer has acted in breach of your contract of employment.
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