Executive Employee Agreement Support · Employment Law Practice
Place a Legal Professional Who Handles Executive Agreement Drafting and Review Full Time.
Remote Attorneys places trained legal professionals directly into law firms to handle executive employment agreement drafting, reviewing, and updating. They follow firm templates, work under attorney supervision, and show up full time every day. Pre-vetted. Trained by U.S.-based attorneys. Starting at $20/hr, with no long-term commitment.
- Trained by U.S.-Based Attorneys
- Full-time and dedicated to your firm.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Trusted by 1,000+ Law Firms Nationwide
The Regulatory Landscape
Executive Agreement Law Is Shifting on Multiple Fronts. Firms That Stay Ahead Win the Work.
Four areas of law are creating more executive agreement work for employment firms right now.
Non-Compete Clauses Need State-by-State Review
Section 409A Violations Are Costly and Avoidable
Evolving Salary & Pay Transparency Rules
M&A Deals Put Executive Agreements at Risk
The Capacity Equation
A Leadership Transition, Two New Hires, and a Closing in 90 Days. That Is One Client. Now Multiply It.
Think about one client going through a leadership transition. A departing CFO, two new VP hires, and an acquisition closing in 90 days. Each situation requires a separate agreement drafted from scratch or reviewed against current state law, equity plan terms, and 409A requirements. Now multiply that across every business client on the firm's roster.
That volume adds up fast. And when a state updates its non-compete rules or a federal salary threshold changes, every affected agreement needs to be pulled and revised. The work is necessary. But it does not need senior attorney time to do the first draft.
The Solution
Remote Attorneys places trained legal professionals directly into law firms. They work full time, follow firm templates, and draft and review executive agreements under attorney supervision.
Attorneys focus on strategy, negotiation, and client relationships. The legal professional handles the agreement volume. The firm takes on more executive agreement work without adding to permanent headcount.
What Your Legal Professional Handles
Every Type of Executive Agreement Work, Handled Under Attorney Supervision.
Remote Attorneys legal professionals are trained across the full range of executive employment agreement work. Here is what they handle.
Executive Employment Agreements
Drafting agreements that cover base salary, bonus structure, performance targets, equity compensation, and termination terms. Each agreement reflects the executive's role, the client's equity plan, and applicable state law.
Section 409A Compliance Review
Reviewing agreement language for deferred compensation traps including severance timing, bonus deferral, and equity award structures. Flags provisions that could trigger immediate taxation and a 20% penalty before the agreement is signed.
Severance and Termination Provisions
Drafting clear termination language covering cause, good reason, change of control, and without-cause separation. Includes ADEA-compliant release language for executives 40 and older and payment timing that meets 409A requirements.
Equity Compensation Provisions
Drafting stock option, RSU, and PSU grant language that aligns with the client's equity incentive plan. Covers vesting schedules, acceleration triggers, cashless exercise provisions, and treatment of unvested awards on separation.
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Clauses
Drafting restrictive covenants that are state-specific, time-bound, and tied to legitimate business interests. Reviews enforceability under applicable state law before the agreement is finalized, not after a dispute arises.
Change of Control Provisions
Drafting single and double-trigger change of control clauses, equity acceleration language, and parachute payment calculations under IRC Section 280G. Keeps clients protected through acquisitions and leadership transitions.
Confidentiality and Trade Secret Protections
Drafting confidentiality clauses with clearly defined scope, duration, and carve-outs for whistleblower protections. Protects client relationships, proprietary processes, and intellectual property when an executive relationship ends.
Executive Agreement Portfolio Reviews
Reviewing an employer client's full library of executive agreements against current state non-compete rules, salary thresholds, and 409A requirements. Identifies outdated language and marks provisions that create litigation exposure.
The Work Is the Same. The Cost Is Not Even Close.
Here is how Remote Attorneys compares to hiring in-house when contractor agreement volume starts to grow.
- Starting at $20/hr. Full-time support.
- Save up to $142,000 per year.
- Ready in days. Uses your templates.
- Scales up or down with your workload
- Works under your direct supervision.
- Trained by U.S.-based attorneys.
- Month-to-month. No long-term contract.
- $7,000–$12,000/month, before benefits.
- Full salary, benefits, and overhead.
- Weeks to months to become productive.
- Fixed costs regardless of workload.
- Requires management and HR support.
- Limited to personal background and CLE.
- Employment contract with exit costs.
- Starting at $20/hr. Full-time support.
- Save up to $142,000 per year.
- Ready in days. Uses your templates.
- Scales up or down with your workload
- Works under your direct supervision.
- Trained by U.S.-based attorneys.
- Month-to-month. No long-term contract.
- $7,000–$12,000/month, before benefits.
- Full salary, benefits, and overhead.
- Weeks to months to become productive.
- Fixed costs regardless of workload.
- Requires management and HR support.
- Limited to personal background and CLE.
- Employment contract with exit costs.
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
Remote Attorneys handles the matching, the vetting, and the setup. The firm makes the final call and the legal professional gets to work.
Schedule a quick call so Remote Attorneys can understand the firm's executive agreement volume, client base, and how it operates day to day
Review a network of pre-vetted candidates with executive employment agreement experience. The firm selects who joins the team.
The legal professional follows firm templates, works under attorney supervision, and starts contributing from day one.
Proven Results
1,000+
2,500+
25%
40%
Handle More Executive Agreement Work Without Expanding Permanent Headcount.
Law firms across the country use Remote Attorneys to take on more independent contractor agreement work without adding to their permanent staff. Full-time, dedicated support. The firm stays in control.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve answered some of the most common inquiries to help you better understand how we can support your firm.
Do Remote Attorneys legal professionals understand Section 409A requirements in executive agreements?
Yes. Legal professionals placed through Remote Attorneys are trained by U.S.-based attorneys on executive compensation structures including deferred compensation rules under Section 409A. They review bonus provisions, severance timing, and equity award language for compliance gaps and flag issues for attorney review before the agreement is finalized.
How does the firm maintain control over executive agreement work handled by the legal professional?
The legal professional works as a dedicated member of the firm. All drafts go through the firm's attorneys before they reach a client. The legal professional uses firm templates and standards. Remote Attorneys provides the talent. The firm controls every output.
Can the legal professional handle non-compete review across multiple states?
Yes. Legal professionals are trained on state-specific non-compete enforceability standards. Every restrictive covenant clause is reviewed against the law of the state where the executive works, not just where the company is based.
How quickly can a legal professional get started on the firm's executive agreement work?
Most firms have their legal professional up and running within days of making a selection. Remote Attorneys handles the matching process. The firm reviews candidates and chooses who joins the team. Setup is handled from there.
Can the legal professional handle a large volume of executive agreement reviews during an acquisition or leadership transition?
Yes. The legal professional works full time for the firm and is available when agreement volume spikes, whether that is during an M&A transaction, a wave of senior hires, or a regulatory update requiring a portfolio-wide review. They are already part of the team and ready to absorb the work.