Consulting Agreements: What They Are & How They Work
Rarely, if ever, do you see clients give their consultants a blank check, no timeline, vague goals, and the flexibility to spill company secrets to whoever they feel like.
Instead, clients almost always set the terms that shape how contractors operate — and those terms are typically set in what’s known as a consulting agreement.
Here, we’ll take a look at what a consulting agreement is, look at some of the key components you’ll typically find in one, and see an example of what one might look like. Let’s jump in.
Table of Contents
What is a consulting agreement?
Consulting Agreement Template
Simple Consulting Agreement
Common Clauses in Consulting Agreements
Sample Consulting Agreement