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Board Resolution to Retain an Attorney

This template is a formal board resolution to authorise the retention of legal counsel for specific company matters. It should be used when a company's board of directors needs to officially approve the engagement of an attorney.

Updated 15d ago
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{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

BOARD RESOLUTION TO RETAIN AN ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable by the Board of Directors of {{company_name}} (hereinafter, the "Company") to seek legal advice and representation regarding {{reason_for_attorney_retention_brief_description}}.

WHEREAS, a review of potential legal counsel has been conducted, and {{attorney_firm_name}} (hereinafter, the "Firm") has been identified as suitable for this purpose.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Company hereby approves the engagement of {{attorney_firm_name}} for the purpose of providing legal services pertaining to {{specific_legal_matter_detailed_description}}.

AUTHORIZATION OF ENGAGEMENT

RESOLVED FURTHER, that {{name_of_officer_1}}, {{title_of_officer_1}}, and/or {{name_of_officer_2}}, {{title_of_officer_2}}, be and are hereby authorised, empowered, and directed to negotiate, finalise, and execute an engagement letter or agreement with {{attorney_firm_name}} on behalf of the Company, subject to such terms and conditions as they deem to be in the best interest of the Company.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the scope of legal services to be provided by {{attorney_firm_name}} shall primarily include, but not be limited to, {{detailed_scope_of_services}}, in accordance with the terms of the engagement letter.

FEES AND PAYMENT

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Company shall compensate {{attorney_firm_name}} for their services in accordance with the fee structure outlined in the engagement letter, not to exceed a total amount of {{currency_symbol}}{{maximum_fee_amount}} unless further authorised by a subsequent board resolution. Payment terms shall be {{payment_terms}}.

REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION

RESOLVED FURTHER, that {{attorney_firm_name}} shall report directly to {{name_of_primary_contact}}, {{title_of_primary_contact}}, on all matters relating to the engagement and shall provide periodic updates as agreed upon in the engagement letter. All significant decisions and strategy changes shall be communicated to the Board of Directors for approval.

EFFECTIVE DATE

This Resolution shall be effective as of {{effective_date}}.

CERTIFICATION

The undersigned, being the duly appointed Secretary of {{company_name}}, hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of {{company_name}} at a meeting held on {{date_of_meeting}}, at which a quorum was present and voting throughout, and that such resolution is now in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}.

_____________________________

{{secretary_name}}

Company Secretary

{{company_name}}

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