Executive Search Agreement

/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv sɜrtʃ əˈɡriːmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A contract between a company and a recruitment firm for locating and hiring senior executives.
    The executive search agreement outlined the recruiter’s responsibilities for finding a new CEO.

Forms

  • executive search agreement
  • executive search agreements

Commentary

Typically includes terms on fees, exclusivity, and candidate guarantees; clarity in scope reduces disputes.

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