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1Pay
Your salary will be [amount] per year, paid monthly in arrears.
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Offer letter template (Plain English)
An offer letter offers a role with job title, salary, start date and key terms, usually before a fuller employment contract. Describe your deal in a sentence and Lex drafts it, with Plain English beside every clause.
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What is a offer letter?
An offer letter tells a candidate the main terms of a job you are offering: title, manager, salary, start date, hours, location and any conditions such as references or right-to-work checks. It is often followed by a fuller employment contract. Employment law is detailed and varies a lot by place, and some terms must be given to employees in writing in some jurisdictions, so an offer letter is usually reviewed against local rules before it is sent.
Also called: offer of employment, job offer letter, offer letter, employment offer letter.
What are you deciding in a offer letter?
- Job title, manager and start date
- Salary, pay frequency and benefits
- Hours and place of work
- Conditions of the offer (references, checks)
- Whether this letter is the contract, or a fuller contract follows
The clauses, in Plain English
Example wording Lex starts from, with what each clause means. Your draft is written around your deal, so the wording changes with it.
Legal wording · example
2Conditions
This offer is conditional on satisfactory references and proof of your right to work in [country].
In Plain English
The offer only stands once references and right-to-work checks are done.
Legal wording · example
3Contract to follow
Your full terms of employment will be set out in a written contract to be issued before your start date.
In Plain English
A fuller contract with all your terms comes before you start.
How this clause works →Legal wording · example
4Confidentiality
You will keep confidential any information about the Company's business that you receive in confidence.
Does the law where you are change a offer letter?
The governing-law clause decides which legal system reads the contract. Some rules, such as how documents are signed, time limits for claims and terms that cannot be excluded, differ by place. These pages cite the legislation:
Frequently asked questions
Is there a offer letter file to download?
No, there is no blank Word or PDF file. You describe the deal in a sentence, Lex drafts the offer letter with your details already in it, and you share one link. The other side reads it in Plain English, suggests changes and signs in the browser, free.
Is an offer letter legally binding?
Once accepted, an unconditional offer can form a contract in many places. Conditional offers usually become binding when the conditions are met. Local employment law decides the details.
What is the difference between an offer letter and an employment contract?
An offer letter summarises the key terms to secure a hire. An employment contract sets out the full terms. In some places, certain terms must be given in writing by a set date.
Can an offer be withdrawn?
Before acceptance, usually yes. After acceptance, withdrawing may be a breach of contract unless a condition was not met. This is an area where local advice matters.
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