Director Service Agreement Template
A director service agreement is the contract between a company and an executive director, covering their role, remuneration, duties and protections. It's more detailed than a standard employment contract.
What this director service agreement covers
- Role, duties and powers
- Remuneration and benefits
- Confidentiality and IP
- Restrictive covenants
- Termination and notice
When you need a director service agreement
- Appointing an executive director
- Formalising a director's terms
- Protecting the company's interests
The legal framework
Understanding the law behind a director service agreement helps you use it well. Here is the key UK legislation that applies:
Frequently asked questions
How is it different from an employment contract?
It includes director-specific duties and often stronger confidentiality and post-termination restrictions.
Are service agreements public?
Shareholders have a right to inspect them, and key terms may need disclosure, though they aren't filed publicly.
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