Employment Contract Lawyers
McAllister Olivarius advises individuals on employment contracts and agreements in both the UK and US. We help clients review and negotiate terms when starting a new role, respond to proposed changes during employment and understand the contractual implications of moving on.
Our employment lawyers work with individuals at all levels, including senior executives and professionals with complex, individually negotiated arrangements. With teams in both the UK and US, we can also assist where employment agreements have cross-border elements.
Employment law and contracts differ between the UK and US. Select the jurisdiction most relevant to you for more specific information about our employment contract services.
How We Can Help
Our employment lawyers advise on a wide range of contractual matters, including compensation and benefits, bonuses and incentive arrangements including options, notice and termination provisions, confidentiality obligations and post-employment restrictions.
We can review individual terms or the agreement as a whole, advise on points that may warrant negotiation and, where appropriate, negotiate with an employer on your behalf.
Cross-Border Employment Contracts
International careers do not always fit neatly within one legal system. A move between the UK and US, a role spanning both countries or an employment arrangement with connections to each can bring potentially conflicting legal considerations into play.
Our Employment teams can work across both jurisdictions where needed, coordinating advice on matters that do not sit entirely within the UK or US.
Why Choose McAllister Olivarius?
Acting for both individuals and employers means we understand how employment terms are approached from both sides of the negotiating table. We can anticipate the considerations that may shape an employer’s position and identify where there may be scope for an individual to negotiate.
We are accustomed to advising senior executives and professionals where a new job comes with a complex package of compensation, incentive payments, restrictive covenants (such as prohibitions on working for a competitor), equity and other benefits.
That experience includes both the UK and US, including matters that cross those jurisdictions.
Speak to Our Employment Team
If you would like advice on an employment contract or agreement, our Employment team can discuss your circumstances and how we may be able to assist.
Contact us to arrange a free and confidential initial consultation.
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FAQs
Can you review an employment contract before I sign it?
Yes. We can review the proposed terms, identify provisions that may need closer attention and advise on points you may wish to negotiate before signing.
Can you negotiate an employment contract on my behalf?
Yes. Where appropriate, we can negotiate directly with your employer or their advisers on your behalf.
What should I look for in an employment contract?
Important terms may include remuneration or compensation, bonuses and benefits, eligibility for equity grants, notice or termination provisions, and confidentiality obligations and restrictions that apply during and/or after employment. How these terms affect you will depend on the wording of the contract and the law that applies.
Do employment contracts differ between the UK and US?
Yes. Employment contracts operate within different legal frameworks in the UK and US, particularly in areas such as termination and post-employment restrictions. The terms of a contract depend on the law that applies.
Can you advise on an employment contract that involves both the UK and the US?
Yes. Where an employment contract has connections to both jurisdictions, we can advise on the relevant UK and US considerations.