Freelance Recruiter Agreement Template
Prepared for:
[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]
[Client.Company]
Created by:
[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]
[Sender.Company]
Prepared for:
[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]
[Client.Company]
Created by:
[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]
[Sender.Company]
The main responsibilities of a freelance job recruiter are to:
1. Network with candidates.
2. Partner with companies to find the right talent for them.
3. Approach the right talent with the right role.
4. Create a frictionless recruiting process for both parties.
Yes, a freelance recruiter contract is beneficial for both parties as it prevents scope creep, and establishes deliverables, boundaries, and payment terms. Aside from that, the contract is legally binding, so in the case of any disputes, both parties can take each other to court to resolve the issue.
A freelance recruiter agreement is a legally binding document created between two parties (the client and the recruiter), which states that the client has hired the recruiter to vet candidates on their behalf. It includes details like information requested, pricing, confidentiality, representation, term, representation, termination, etc.
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This freelance recruiter agreement is entered into on [Agreement.CreatedDate] between [Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName] (Recruiter) and [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] (Client).
This agreement is intended to contract [Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName] as a freelance recruiter for [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName].
The Client requires a freelance recruiter to offer services in search of individuals fitting the following profile:
The Recruiter agrees to conduct a thorough search and pre-screening process, and deliver no less than 3 qualified candidates for the Client’s consideration.
The provided individuals will be vetted through criminal and background checks during pre-screening as required by the Client.
The Client will provide the following compensation to the freelance recruiter:
| Name | Price | Qty | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Label | Amount |
|---|---|
| Subtotal | $0.00 |
| Discount | $0.00 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Total | $0.00 |
All compensation will be paid within 10 days of the Client’s acceptance and employment of a qualified candidate.
Additionally, the Client shall reimburse the freelance recruiter for any costs associated with conducting criminal and drug screenings during the pre-screening process.
The Parties agree that the decision to hire an employee shall rest solely with the Client’s designated hiring manager. The freelance recruiter may only present qualified candidates for consideration by the Client and may not put forth offers of employment without the Client’s approval.
The following items shall, for the sake of this freelance recruiter agreement be considered confidential:
The Client’s staffing and hiring needs as well as current employees
Any employment policies
Any product sold by the client
This freelance recruiting agreement’s terms
Any additional items marked as confidential by the Client.
The Recruiter agrees to use the information listed above only with approval of the Client, and will not make any confidential information public or available to unauthorized third parties without prior written consent from the Client.
Any breach in the confidentiality clause of this agreement will result in termination of this freelance recruiting agreement in its entirety without prior notice.
This freelance recruiting agreement shall commence on the agreement date and will conclude after a period of 30 days from the agreement date.
Both parties will be given the ability to extend this agreement upon the conclusion date, or a new agreement may be entered into between the parties.
Any breach or disregard to any clause or provision in this freelance recruiting agreement will be grounds for termination without additional notification.
Either party of this agreement may terminate this agreement with 5 days prior written notice to the responding party.
The Parties agree to hold each other harmless for any loss, damage, or injury that may incur from that party’s negligence.
The indemnified party shall provide the responding party with notice of any and all indemnification taking place.
In the instance of a dispute arising between the Parties both the Client and the Recruiter agree to seek arbitration as a means to solve such disputes.
The parties shall agree on a single neutral arbitrator to conduct such counsel.
If the parties cannot agree on a single arbitrator they will be entitled to seek one arbitrator each. The selected arbitrators shall agree on a single arbitrator at that point to resolve the dispute.
The arbitrator will under no circumstance be allowed to modify or change this freelance recruiting agreement.
Furthermore, the arbitrator’s decision shall be deemed the final decision and the parties will be responsible for any individual fees incurred during the above mentioned arbitration.
Upon entering into this freelance recruiting agreement and for a period thereafter of 12 months the Recruiter may not contact the Client’s employees for purposes of offering additional job opportunities.
This is inclusive of any contact regarding other recruiting opportunities the freelance recruiter may be conducting.
This freelance recruiting agreement shall be constructed under the jurisdiction of [Client.State].
Any and all legal proceeding pertaining to this freelance recruiting agreement will take place in accordance with such jurisdiction.PDF page break
Upon the conclusion or termination of this freelance recruiting agreement all confidentiality and non solicitation clauses shall remain in full force for the terms pertaining to each provision as agreed between the Parties.
Any provisions included in this freelance recruiting agreement that are found to be unenforceable shall not constitute as reason for termination of this agreement and likewise shall have no effect on the remaining provisions.
The Parties may not transfer, sell, or assign any portions of this freelance recruiting agreement to any third party individuals without the written consent by the remaining party involved.
By signing below, the Parties agree to and acknowledge all the provisions included in this freelance recruiting agreement.
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This freelance recruiter agreement template can be used by a freelance recruiter to establish a formal agreement for recruiting services.
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