This Way or That? Executive Employment Agreement Playbook Leads You to the Right Direction

Choice is everything! Counsel should reference this pro-employer playbook to streamline negotiations and drafting or review of an executive employment agreement. This playbook offers negotiation and drafting tips for commonly negotiated provisions in employment agreements with executive employees. Customize the provisions as necessary to address client-specific issues and ensure your client's interests, as the employer, are fully protected.

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