Consultancy Agreement (Individual) — Word & PDF Template

This consultancy agreement engages a self-employed individual to provide consultancy services to a client as an independent contractor. It records the scope, fees and key protections so both sides understand their rights and obligations.

Who is this template for?

It is intended for businesses engaging freelance or self-employed consultants, and individual consultants, in England and Wales. Use it where the consultant works personally rather than through a company.

What does the template include?

The agreement is organised into clearly numbered clauses covering the engagement:

• Parties — identifies the client and the consultant.
• Appointment — the engagement of the consultant.
• Scope of services — the services to be provided.
• Time commitment — availability and hours.
• Fees — charges and payment terms.
• Consultant’s obligations — duties of the consultant.
• Intellectual property — ownership of work product.
• Confidentiality — handling of confidential information.
• Data protection — handling of personal data.
• Term and termination — duration and ending the agreement.
• Liability — caps and exclusions on liability.
• Governing law and jurisdiction — England and Wales.
• Entire agreement — the whole agreement between the parties.
• Signatures — execution by both parties.

Easy to customise

The template works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Fill in the highlighted fields, set out the services and fees and remove anything that does not apply.

Format and scope

Supplied as an editable Word (.docx) file and a ready-to-print PDF, formatted to A4. Written in plain British English with light, general references to England & Wales law.