Executive Employment Agreement Insights: From High Stakes to Competing Interests

Summary

This practice note addresses issues that often arise during the negotiation, drafting, and review of executive employment agreements with a focus on terms, provisions, and contractual language that implicate economically significant matters. Both employer and executive perspectives are presented in a discussion that tracks the flow of a typical employment agreement. This is intended to provide a heads-up for material issues. Due to the high stakes and complexity of these agreements, experienced legal counsel should be sought for sound and thorough advice.