Before you sign
Reviewing and negotiating senior contracts and restraints before you commit - where the leverage actually is.
The best time to clarify an executive employment bargain is before acceptance. Base remuneration is only one part of the position; incentive conditions, equity, duties, probation, notice, termination, confidentiality and restraints can determine the real value and risk.
A review should identify both legal exposure and negotiating priorities. Not every imperfect clause warrants a contest, but material ambiguity should be addressed while the parties still expect the relationship to succeed.
O'Callaghan Advisory provides focused advice on the document, the surrounding offer and a practical negotiation strategy.
Common questions
- Will negotiating a contract damage the relationship?
- A measured request for clarity or reasonable amendment is a normal part of senior recruitment. The approach and priorities should reflect the role, leverage and issues that genuinely matter.
- What documents should be reviewed?
- Usually the offer, contract, incentive or equity plan, applicable policies and any existing restraint or confidentiality obligations.
Discuss this matter in confidence.
Early advice preserves options. Request a consultation to discuss the practical next step.