Who we help
For companies appointing executive directors and directors reviewing the terms of a new or changing role.
What the service can include
- Duties, authority, reporting and time commitments
- Remuneration, benefits, notice and termination provisions
- Confidentiality, intellectual property and post-termination restrictions
- Consistency with articles and shareholder arrangements
The scope is agreed for your matter. It depends on the documents, the issues and what you ask us to do.
How the work usually progresses
Understand the appointment
We establish the role, ownership interests and agreed commercial terms.
Review the obligations
We identify provisions on authority, conflicts, remuneration and departure.
Agree the documentation
We draft or negotiate the service agreement and highlight supporting approvals to consider.
What to prepare
- Role description and proposed package
- Existing employment or service agreement
- Articles and relevant shareholder agreement
- Any proposed restrictions or competing interests
Fees and the first consultation
The initial consultation is £325 + VAT. Further work is separately scoped and priced. We will explain the charging basis and any expected third-party costs before you instruct us.
Questions about director service agreements
Is a director service agreement the same as an employment contract?
It may contain employment terms, but a director also has responsibilities as a company officer. We consider both aspects when reviewing the arrangements.
Should an owner-director have an agreement?
A written agreement can clarify duties, remuneration and departure arrangements even where the director owns shares. The appropriate terms depend on the company and its ownership.