A Contractor Agreement is a contract that sets out the terms and conditions between a business and a contractor to provide services.

Regardless of whether you’re engaging a contractor or not, it’s always best practice to formalise an arrangement in writing to ensure you’re protected and understand core terms of an arrangement.

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Most of the time, even if you download a free template, it still comes with a disclaimer to seek professional advice. This is because there are certain risks associated with hiring a contractor that are specific to your particular business, and won’t be covered in a template.

Having a lawyer help you draft a legally sound Contractor Agreement will give you clarity around your engagement, and will also relieve you from the stresses associated with the legal technicalities of hiring contractors.

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If your business engages contractors, it’s a good idea to sign each of them up to a Contractor Agreement. Or if you’re a contractor providing services, you want to make sure the terms of your engagement are in writing.

For both parties, a Contractor Agreement will ensure you’re both on the same page regarding the scope and standard of services to be provided, fees & payment, confidentiality and IP ownership.

Our fixed-fee packages for Contractor Agreements start at $800 + GST. This includes a Contractor Agreement drafted to meet your specific needs, phone consultations with a Sprintlaw lawyer and a complimentary amendment to the final draft we provide to you.