Employment
Offer Letter
An offer letter is a step closer to working for a new
employer as it lists the basic terms of the
employment position offered by a company.
Employment Offer
Dear [EMPLOYEE NAME]:
[COMPANY] (the “Company”) is pleased to offer you employment on the following terms:
1. Position. Your initial title will be [TITLE], and you will initially report to the Company’s
[MANAGER]. This is a full-time position. While you render services to the Company, you will
not engage in any other employment, consulting or other business activity (whether full-time or
part-time) that would create a conflict of interest with the Company. By signing this letter
agreement, you confirm to the Company that you have no contractual commitments or other
legal obligations that would prohibit you from performing your duties for the Company.
2. Cash Compensation. The Company will pay you a starting salary at the rate of $[ANNUAL
SALARY] per year, payable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll schedule. This
salary will be subject to adjustment pursuant to the Company’s employee compensation policies
in effect from time to time.
3. Employee Benefits. As a regular employee of the Company, you will be eligible to
participate in a number of Company-sponsored benefits. In addition, you will be entitled to paid
vacation in accordance with the Company’s vacation policy, as in effect from time to time.
6. At-Will Employment. Employment with the Company is for no specific period of time. Your
employment with the Company will be “at will,” meaning that either you or the Company may
terminate your employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause. Any contrary
representations that may have been made to you are superseded by this letter agreement. This
is the full and complete agreement between you and the Company on this term. Although your
job duties, title, compensation and benefits, as well as the Company’s personnel policies and
procedures, may change from time to time, the “at will” nature of your employment may only be
changed in an express written agreement signed by you and a duly authorized officer of the
Company (other than you).
7. Tax Matters.
(a) Withholding. All forms of compensation referred to in this letter agreement are subject to
reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes and other deductions required by
law.
(b) Tax Advice. You are encouraged to obtain your own tax advice regarding your
compensation from the Company. You agree that the Company does not have a duty to design
its compensation policies in a manner that minimizes your tax liabilities, and you will not make
any claim against the Company or its Board of Directors related to tax liabilities arising from
your compensation.
8. Interpretation, Amendment and Enforcement. This letter agreement and Exhibit A
constitute the complete agreement between you and the Company, contain all of the terms of
your employment with the Company and supersede any prior agreements, representations or
understandings (whether written, oral or implied) between you and the Company. This letter
agreement may not be amended or modified, except by an express written agreement signed by
both you and a duly authorized officer of the Company. The terms of this letter agreement and
the resolution of any disputes as to the meaning, effect, performance or validity of this letter
agreement or arising out of, related to, or in any way connected with, this letter agreement, your
employment with the Company or any other relationship between you and the Company (the
“Disputes”) will be governed by New York law, excluding laws relating to conflicts or choice of
law. You and the Company submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the federal and state
courts located in New York in connection with any Dispute or any claim related to any Dispute.
We hope that you will accept our offer to join the Company. You may indicate your agreement
with these terms and accept this offer by signing and dating both the enclosed duplicate original
of this letter agreement and the enclosed Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement and
returning them to me. This offer, if not accepted, will expire at the close of business on [DATE].
As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon your providing legal
proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Your employment is also
contingent upon your starting work with the Company on or before [DATE].
If you have any questions, please call me at [PHONE NUMBER].
Very truly yours,
[COMPANY]
Name: [HIRING NAME]
Title: [HIRING TITLE]
This was drafted for general informational use only. As this does not represent the
unique facts and circumstances for your situation and/or company, it is recommended
that you speak to attorney if you need this document tailored to your unique
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