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Recruiter Agreement

This Recruiter Agreement template is for use by a company engaging a recruitment agency or independent recruiter to find suitable candidates for employment. It outlines the terms and conditions of the recruitment services.

Updated 16d ago
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Recruiter Agreement

Recruiter Agreement

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

RECRUITER AGREEMENT

This Recruiter Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of {{date}} (the “Effective Date”) by and between:

{{company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{country}}, with its principal place of business at {{company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”);

AND

{{recruiter_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{country}} / an individual residing at {{recruiter_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Recruiter”).

The Company and the Recruiter are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.”

1. RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Company is desirous of engaging the Recruiter to provide recruitment services to identify suitable candidates for various positions within the Company;

WHEREAS, the Recruiter possesses the necessary expertise, experience, and resources to provide such recruitment services;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1. The Company hereby engages the Recruiter to source, screen, and present qualified candidates for the positions as may be specified by the Company from time to time (hereinafter referred to as “Vacancies”).

2.2. The Recruiter shall conduct a comprehensive search for candidates based on job descriptions and candidate specifications provided by the Company.

2.3. The Recruiter shall present a shortlist of suitable candidates to the Company for review and interview.

2.4. The Recruiter shall assist the Company in scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates.

3. FEES AND PAYMENT

3.1. In consideration for the services rendered by the Recruiter, the Company shall pay the Recruiter a fee as follows:

a. A placement fee of {{placement_fee_percentage}}% of the successful candidate’s annual gross salary for each candidate successfully placed and who commences employment with the Company.

b. Any other agreed-upon fees for specific services, as outlined in Schedule A attached hereto.

3.2. Payment shall be due within {{payment_due_days}} days of the successful candidate’s commencement of employment with the Company.

3.3. All fees are exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT), which shall be added at the prevailing rate where applicable and payable by the Company.

4. GUARANTEE PERIOD AND REPLACEMENT

4.1. The Recruiter shall provide a guarantee period of {{guarantee_period_days}} days from the date of the successful candidate’s commencement of employment.

4.2. If a candidate placed by the Recruiter voluntarily leaves the Company’s employment or is dismissed for cause (excluding redundancy) within the guarantee period, the Recruiter shall endeavor to find a suitable replacement candidate at no additional charge. Should a suitable replacement not be found within {{replacement_search_days}} days, the Company shall be entitled to a pro-rata refund of the placement fee, calculated based on the unexpired portion of the guarantee period.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

5.1. Both Parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information shared during the term of this Agreement, including but not limited to candidate information, company strategies, and pricing terms.

5.2. This obligation of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of {{confidentiality_period_years}} years.

6. INDEMNIFICATION

6.1. Each Party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other Party, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or in connection with any breach of this Agreement by the indemnifying Party.

7. TERMINATION

7.1. This Agreement may be terminated by either Party by providing {{notice_period_days}} days’ written notice to the other Party.

7.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other Party commits a material breach of this Agreement and fails to remedy such breach within {{cure_period_days}} days of receiving written notice thereof.

8. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

8.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country}}.

8.2. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the rules of {{arbitration_body}}.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

9.1. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

FOR THE COMPANY:

___________________________

Name: {{company_signatory_name}}

Title: {{company_signatory_title}}

Date: {{signature_date}}

FOR THE RECRUITER:

___________________________

Name: {{recruiter_signatory_name}}

Title: {{recruiter_signatory_title}}

Date: {{signature_date}}

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