Directors’ Service Agreements

Directors’ Service Agreement Solicitors – Protecting Your Business and Leadership Team

A director service agreement is more than just an employment contract – it’s the blueprint for a director’s role, responsibilities and relationship with the company. It sets out clear director service agreement terms covering duties, remuneration, benefits, confidentiality, restrictive covenants and termination provisions.

Whether you’re appointing a new director or updating existing arrangements, our specialist solicitors provide tailored, practical advice to protect both the company’s interests and the director’s rights.

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What is a director service agreement?

A director service agreement is a legally binding contract between a company and one of its directors. It typically includes:

Duties and responsibilities – defining the scope of the role and reporting lines;

Remuneration and benefits – salary, bonuses, share options and pension arrangements;

Confidentiality and IP – protecting sensitive information and intellectual property;

Restrictive covenants – preventing conflicts of interest and safeguarding the business post-employment; and

Termination provisions – notice periods, garden leave and post-termination restrictions.

Having a robust agreement in place ensures clarity, compliance and a strong governance framework.

How our solicitors can help

Our commercial law team advises on every stage of the directors’ service agreement process, including:

Drafting Director Service Agreements

Drafting director service agreements to reflect your commercial objectives.

Reviewing Director Service Agreements

Reviewing director service agreements to ensure they are fair, enforceable and compliant with employment law.

Negotiating Director Contract Terms

Negotiating terms for director employment contracts and director remuneration agreements.

Why choose oliver & co

As a 100% Employee Ownership Trust law firm, every client works directly with people who have a personal stake in delivering exceptional results. With Oliver & Co, you benefit from a team that is more accountable, more invested, and consistently goes above and beyond to protect your commercial interests.

Working alongside us provides you with: