Law Firm Team Agreement
1. Introduction
This Agreement is entered into between [Your Company Name], hereinafter referred to as the "Firm," and [Name of Team Member], hereinafter referred to as the "Team Member," to establish the terms and conditions of the Team Member's engagement with the Firm.
2. Engagement
2.1 The Firm hereby engages the Team Member as a [Position] within its legal team, effective from [Commencement Date].
2.2 The Team Member accepts the engagement and agrees to perform their duties diligently, honestly, and to the best of their abilities.
3. Scope of Work
3.1 The Team Member shall undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned to them by the Firm, which may include but are not limited to:
a. Legal research and analysis
b. Drafting legal documents
c. Client communication
d. Court appearance
3.2 The Team Member shall adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards in the performance of their duties.
4. Confidentiality
4.1 The Team Member acknowledges that they may have access to confidential information during the course of their engagement with the Firm.
4.2 The Team Member agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all such information and not to disclose it to any third party without prior written consent from the Firm.
5. Compensation
5.1 The Firm shall compensate the Team Member at the rate of [Hourly Rate/Salary].
5.2 Payment shall be made [Weekly/Monthly] on [Day of the Week/Month].
6. Term and Termination
6.1 This Agreement shall commence on [Commencement Date] and shall continue until terminated by either party in accordance with the provisions herein.
6.2 Either party may terminate this Agreement upon [Notice Period] written notice to the other party for any reason or no reason.
6.3 Upon termination, the Team Member shall return any Firm property and cease using any Firm confidential information.
7. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
8. 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, relating to such subject matter.
9. 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:
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
Date:
[Name of Team Member]
By:
[Team Member's Name]
Date:
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