Draft or review the settlement deed behind an employment exit

Because the headline deal is often only part of the picture. Two sides may agree on a payment figure or departure date, but still have different assumptions about confidentiality, references, notice, return of property, waiver wording or what happens after termination. If those points are not expressed clearly in the deed, the disagreement can simply move from the negotiation stage to the interpretation stage. A carefully drafted deed helps record the actual bargain in writing, which is especially important where there has already been tension or a breakdown in trust.

It commonly covers the termination date, any notice arrangements, settlement payments, confidentiality, return of company property, announcements, references and wording about claims being waived. Depending on the situation, it may also deal with bonus or commission issues, restrictive covenants, ongoing cooperation, or how existing obligations continue after employment ends. Which clauses matter most will depend on the background and what has already been negotiated. The practical working model can be just as important as the contract wording, particularly where the written documents do not tell the whole story.

Yes. If the other side has already produced a draft, we can review that document and advise on whether the wording matches the agreed position, where the risk points sit, and what amendments may be worth requesting. That can include checking payment mechanics, confidentiality wording, reference terms, waiver language and any obligations that continue after the exit. This service Your lawyer will explain the practical position and your options in plain English. in the wider negotiation or any related dispute.

Templates tend to assume a clean and simple departure, but many exits are not like that in reality. A standard form may not reflect disputed allegations, a phased handover, bonus or commission entitlements, agreed announcements, or concerns about future contact with clients or staff. It may also sit awkwardly with the employment contract and any earlier correspondence between the parties. A deed is usually more useful when it is drafted against the actual facts and documents, rather than copied from a generic precedent with only the names and figures changed.

No. The fixed-fee is for the deed itself and the included amendment rounds. It does not cover ongoing negotiations with the other side, representation in tribunal or court proceedings, or acting as outsourced HR support after the deed is completed. If your matter needs broader assistance, that can be discussed as separate work. Keeping this service document-led helps make the deliverables clearer, especially where the immediate need is to get the settlement wording into a form that can be signed and relied on.

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