Senior Executive Employment Contract — Word & PDF Template

This Senior Executive Employment Contract is a detailed agreement for appointing a director, C-suite executive or other senior leader. It addresses the enhanced terms expected at executive level, including bonuses, garden leave, intellectual property and post-termination restrictions, making it suitable for companies recruiting senior staff in England and Wales.

Who is this template for?

It is designed for companies, boards and HR teams appointing senior managers, directors and executives, as well as the executives themselves who want clarity on remuneration, notice and restrictive covenants. It suits roles where confidentiality, IP and competition restrictions matter.

What does the template include?

The contract is fully structured and covers the key terms of a senior appointment:

• Parties — the employer and the executive.
• Appointment and Duties — the role, reporting line and responsibilities.
• Hours of Work — working hours and flexibility expectations.
• Remuneration — salary, bonus and review arrangements.
• Expenses and Benefits — reimbursement and benefit entitlements.
• Holiday Entitlement — annual leave and carry-over rules.
• Sickness and Incapacity — sick pay and absence procedures.
• Notice Period — notice required from each party.
• Garden Leave — placing the executive on garden leave.
• Confidentiality — protection of confidential business information.
• Intellectual Property — ownership of work created during employment.
• Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation — post-termination restrictive covenants.
• Change of Control — rights on a sale or change of ownership.
• Governing Law and Jurisdiction — England and Wales jurisdiction.
• Entire Agreement — the contract as the complete agreement.
• Signatures — execution by both parties.

Easy to customise

The template works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Simply fill in the highlighted fields, tick the relevant checkboxes and edit any clauses to suit your arrangement. No special software is required.

Format and scope

The document downloads as an editable Word (.docx) file and a ready-to-print PDF, formatted to A4. It is drafted for use in England and Wales with light, general legal references.