Senior Executives and Directors
Solicitors for Senior Executors and Directors
Our expert employment law team regularly work with directors and senior executives to provide pragmatic and strategic advice that ensures they get the best outcome. We know that agreeing the terms of your service agreement or contract of employment or your exit from the business can be quite stressful. We can provide the necessary advice to help you to understand the terms of your service agreement, contract of employment or exit package and whether the proposed terms are burdensome or advantageous to you.
Can my employer enforce the restrictive covenant in my contract?
If the restrictive covenant in your contract is specific on factors such as geographical location and type of business activity, prevents you from contacting former colleagues to recruit them or old clients and customers, and can be considered necessary to protect a legitimate business interest then it is likely it will be enforceable.
Your employer has to show that the restrictive covenant is reasonable to protect their business interests and goes no further than necessary.
If it is very broad or unreasonably prevents you from earning a living then it will not be enforceable.
Can I negotiate my exit package?
Your exit package, which usually includes six to twelve month’s salary and additional extras such as bonuses, share options and profit sharing can usually be negotiated.
You can either do this yourself or instruct a solicitor to negotiate the package on your behalf.
It is a good idea to review your employment contract as well as check if your employer has any redundancy payout policies.
Do I have to instruct a solicitor for employment advice?
While there is no legal requirement to instruct a solicitor, the role of senior executive or director often brings with it more complex employment contracts and clauses.
Restrictive covenants may be included in your contract that could limit your options when you leave a company or you could face a dispute that could have a serious impact on your career.
Whether you’re facing redundancy, disciplinary or restructuring issues, an experienced employment law solicitor can advice you on what action to take to put you in the best position.
Why use Rothera Bray for senior executives and directors employment advice?
Our team employment law and HR specialists regularly work with senior executives and directors to help them achieve their personal and professional objectives.
We take the time to understand your situation and what you’d like to achieve, ensuring we provide advice and solutions that help you to meet your goals.
Common issues we advise on include:
- Contracts
- Renumeration packages
- Shareholder agreements
- Exit packages
- Settlement agreements
- Restrictive covenants
- Workplace disputes
Natalie Abbott has over a decade of experience advising businesses on employment law, helping them to navigate difficult situations and potential pitfalls whilst saving time and money in the process. Get in touch with Natalie by email n.abbott@rotherabray.co.uk or by phone on 03456 465 465.
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Natalie Abbott
Employment Law Specialist
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