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Contracts for recruiters

Recruiters usually handle agreements with clients, candidates and contractors in quick succession. Contracts.io drafts each one with Lex and gets it signed from a single link.

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Lex drafts it in Plain English beside the legal wording. Share one link; both sides agree and sign.

Templates recruiters use most

HiringOffer letterAn offer letter offers a role with job title, salary, start date and key terms, usually before a fuller employment contract.Read →HiringIndependent contractor agreementAn independent contractor agreement hires someone to do work as a business of their own, setting the work, pay, ownership and how the arrangement ends.Read →NDAs & IPMutual NDAA mutual NDA lets two businesses share confidential information both ways before a deal, and says what each side can do with it.Read →Client workServices agreement (MSA)A services agreement sets the standing terms for every project with a client, so each new job needs only a short statement of work.Read →Client workConsulting agreementA consulting agreement sets out advice and expertise you provide to a client, billed by the day, the month or the project.Read →

Which agreements does a recruiter usually need?

Most recruiters work with a terms of business or services agreement with each client, setting fees, payment timing and what happens if a candidate leaves early. Placements may then need an offer letter for permanent roles or an independent contractor agreement for interim work. An NDA is common when a client shares details of a role that is not yet public. Lex can draft each of these.

How are placement fees usually set out?

Placement fees are commonly a percentage of the candidate's first-year salary, payable when the candidate starts. Many agreements include a rebate or replacement period if the candidate leaves within a set time. The payment terms usually say when the invoice is due, such as net 14 or net 30, and whether interest applies to late payment. Clear terms make chasing an invoice simpler.

How fast can a candidate sign an offer?

With Contracts.io, you share one link. The candidate reads the offer letter, sees a Plain English version of each section, agrees and signs, often on a phone. There is no account to create, nothing to download, and it is free for them. It usually takes a few minutes. The signed copy is kept with the agreement, so both sides have the same final version.

Frequently asked questions

Can I send an offer letter through Contracts.io?

Yes. Lex drafts the offer letter from the role details, and the candidate signs it from a shared link without creating an account.

Can Lex draft a recruitment terms of business?

Yes. Describe your fees, payment timing and any rebate period, and Lex drafts a services agreement for your clients in Plain English.

Are e-signatures accepted for offer letters?

In England and Wales, the Electronic Communications Act 2000 says an electronic signature is admissible in evidence on questions of authenticity. In the US, the federal ESIGN Act says a contract may not be denied legal effect solely because it is electronic.

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