Directors service agreement (employment contract)

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This directors service agreement is a complete legal and practical framework for the employment of any executive director, whether on a running contract or on a fixed term. It is an employment contract for senior level staff that also defines the relationship between the director and the organisation. Provision for remuneration and common benefits is included, as is strong protection of company information.
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About this directors service agreement

Today a company is under a statutory obligation to provide written terms of employment to a director, as to any other employee. It is advantageous to both sides to set down the package in an employment contract (for directors, also known as a directors service agreement), rather than in just a few words from the company.

This directors service agreement provides a complete legal and practical framework for any executive director. It covers all the requirements for an employment contract of a board member as well as clarifying the relationship between the company and the director so as to prevent conflicts of interest. The service contract is particularly strong on the protection of confidentiality and company secrets.

The service agreement is flexible and can be used whether:

  • the term of employment is fixed or running
  • the organisation is a company, charity or NGO (in the case of the latter two, the employee will be director level equivalent)

All common perquisites such as salary and benefits are also covered. Use of plain English makes editing easy and allows it to be understood by all parties.

This document provides a balance between protection for the director and for the company. If there is a difference in interests, we have favoured the company. Some of these provisions are required to comply with the law. The explanatory notes, which come with these documents, will guide you as to the importance of specific issues.

When to use this directors service agreement

  • Appropriate for any director (including a Managing Director, CEO or Chairman) of any company
  • Can also be used for charities and NGOs where the level of senior management is equivalent to the directors of a company
  • Can be used for an employed part-time director

Features and contents

  • Protects the board from criticism
  • Protects the company from claims
  • Protects the director from unreasonable demands
  • Up to date with the latest changes in company law
  • Provides a "shopping list" of possible director perquisites
  • Helps the company to comply with employment regulations
  • Includes provisions of national employment standards
  • Strong on protection of employer's confidential information
  • Structured so as to minimise the administrative burden of legal compliance

The contract comprises 30 paragraphs and a schedule:

  • Start and continuity
  • Job title and description
  • Place and hours of work
  • Salary
  • Expenses
  • Public holidays
  • Annual leave
  • Long service leave
  • Personal leave
  • Compassionate leave
  • Parental leave
  • Community service leave
  • Pension
  • Health insurance
  • Liability insurance
  • Company car
  • Director's responsibilities
  • Other business and employment
  • No competition
  • Confidentiality
  •  Intellectual property
  • Staff handbook and company policies
  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures
  • Termination (of employment or fixed term)
  • Arrangements during notice period
  • Procedure after termination
  • Summary termination
  •  Reconstruction or amalgamation
  • Data protection
  • Severance and invalidity
  • Schedule: Bonus system
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14 February 2021
When I reviewed the Directors service agreement, it clearly met the requirements laid out by the AICD.
Lee Price
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20 March 2017
This was an effective and easy activity. I contacted or searched a dozen other Companies for the same document but got nowhere. I found your site, found the document I wanted and did the easy download. It had all the options I needed to consider and was helpful in giving general advice on which clauses applied. It was very efficient and effective. It was also well priced.
Wayne Young
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12 January 2015
an OK to good doc, but it seemed to waiver between Director agreement & employee agreement. I needed to substantially edit to use - but it was a great foundation
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