Contractor Agreements

We help businesses of all sizes create, review and manage contractor agreements.

Independent contractor agreements

Service level agreements

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

Dispute resolution

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Does your business need a Contractor Contract?

If you regularly work with contractors, or if you’re a contractor yourself, you’re likely to need a contractor agreement.

Once signed, this is a legally binding document that sets out the terms and conditions of the working relationship between you and your contractor.

Having a comprehensive contractor agreement in place can

help protect both parties’ interests
provide clarity on each party’s respective rights and responsibilities, ensuring that you and your contractor are on the same page
ensure any disputes or misunderstandings can be addressed quickly and professionally, and
protect both parties in case of a dispute.

A contractor agreement is necessary anytime an independent contractor is hired to do a job. By having a comprehensive contractor agreement in place, you can help ensure that your business relationship with contractors runs smoothly and efficiently.

What is included in an independent contractor agreement?

An independent contractor agreement typically contains the following information:

Contractor details and primary contact information
Job description: the services to be provided by the contractor
Performance criteria
Timelines (exact start and end dates for assignment) and any deliverables that are expected
Payment terms and conditions, including payment amounts, due dates and method for payment delivery
Provisions for expenses reimbursement
Confidentiality requirements and provisions
Any restrictions on use of the contractor’s materials or intellectual property
Restrictions on use of the contractor’s materials or intellectual property
Duration of the agreement
Termination procedures
Indemnification provisions
Dispute resolution provisions and mechanisms
Other relevant information

How is a Contractor Contract made?

Creating a contractor agreement can be a complicated process, so it’s important to make sure that you understand your legal obligations and the terms of the agreement.

In most cases, it’s best to consult with a commercial law specialist to ensure that your contract is legally binding and meets all applicable laws and regulations.

Once all of the necessary information has been included, you can sign the agreement to make it legally binding. Make sure that all parties involved keep a copy of the signed contract on file for future reference.

We can help you with:

Confidentiality provisions, including non-disclosure agreements Independent contractor agreements and employment contracts Agreements for work where subcontractors are used

Service level agreements Dispute resolution Freelancer contracts

Why Neathouse Partners?

Renowned expertise

Our team comprises of industry leaders and specialists dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the latest Employment Law, Health & Safety and HR developments.

Services tailored to you

A fully bespoke 1-2-1 client-adviser model, offering a dedicated, fully qualified and experienced advisor to each client, who can handle all documentation and queries on their behalf.

Fixed fees

We base our prices on fixed monthly retainers, so you and your business receive an unlimited service without unexpected bills. This helps you to budget for your HR and Employment Law spend.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Neathouse Partners.

What geographical areas does Neathouse Partners cover?

We offer services to all businesses and organisations located in England, Wales and Scotland.

Does Neathouse Partners cover my industry?

We provide HR and employment law services across a range of industries, including:

Health and social care
Retail
Hospitality and leisure
Charities
Construction
Engineering and manufacturing
Commercial cleaning
Healthcare

Visit our industries page for more information on the sectors we cover. If you can't find what you're looking for, get in touch and we'll let you know if we can cover your industry.

What makes Neathouse Partners different from other service providers?

We pride ourselves on our professional yet personal service, and build close working relationships with our clients so that we remain accountable for the advice we give. We provide personalised solutions to our clients, tailoring them to their unique business challenges while making them compliant with UK employment law and HR best practices.

As a business owner, you need to focus on what’s really important to your business, with the peace of mind that we're looking after your HR requirements. We draft, edit and prepare your documents on your behalf, so that you can focus on your business knowing you’re fully compliant.

We're a small collective of specialist qualified employment lawyers and HR experts, delivering an outcome-focused end-to-end service that helps you to operate at your best and comply with both UK law and HR best practices.

You’ll be given your own personal HR Consultant or Employment Lawyer, who'll take their time to really get to know you, your business, and how you operate. This enables us to support what’s right for your business, whenever you need it. Our unique offering of lawyer-led employment law services, combined with expert HR advice, means that we can provide a seamless and consistent service to our clients. Unlike other companies offering HR solutions, our services always come at a fixed cost, enabling you to easily budget for your HR requirements, with no financial surprises later down the line. There’s no usage limits and no hidden extras. You can rest assured that all of your HR and employment law requirements are covered.

Which sizes of companies does Neathouse Partners help?

Neathouse Partners caters to a diverse clientele, accommodating the needs of everyone from small businesses with a single employee to large-scale organisations with 7,000 or more employees.

Have inquiries?

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Contact us, and our team will get back to you within 24 hours. We value your questions and are committed to getting them answered quickly.

We offer unlimited HR and employment law advice, covering all matters throughout the employee lifecycle.

Neathouse Partners provide redundancy advice for employers. Our solution-driven, personal service ensures that employers have access to a named and dedicated HR or employment lawyer to help them expertly navigate HR best practice and employment law, regardless of how complex the issue may seem.

Plan, manage, and monitor health and safety in the pre-construction and construction stages of your project.

Support your staff when they are struggling.

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Lawyers at our firm can draft, prepare, review, evaluate and resolve numerous commercial agreements on your behalf.

We provide specialised HR and Health & Safety services for the health and social care.

We offer unlimited HR and employment law advice, covering all matters throughout the employee lifecycle.

Neathouse Partners provide redundancy advice for employers. Our solution-driven, personal service ensures that employers have access to a named and dedicated HR or employment lawyer to help them expertly navigate HR best practice and employment law, regardless of how complex the issue may seem.

Plan, manage, and monitor health and safety in the pre-construction and construction stages of your project.

Support your staff when they are struggling.

Thinking of giving up your business in favour of an EOT? Learn more >

Lawyers at our firm can draft, prepare, review, evaluate and resolve numerous commercial agreements on your behalf.

We provide specialised HR and Health & Safety services for the health and social care.

Contractor Agreements

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