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# General Counsel Agreement
**This General Counsel Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of [Insert Date] by and between [Insert Company Name] ("Company"), a [Insert State] corporation with its principal place of business at [Insert Address], and [Insert General Counsel's Name] ("General Counsel"), an individual with a principal residence at [Insert Address].**
## 1. Services
The General Counsel agrees to provide legal services to the Company, which may include, but are not limited to:
- Advising on corporate governance matters
- Handling compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Overseeing and managing litigation and disputes
- Drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents
- Providing legal guidance in connection with business operations
- Representing the Company in negotiations
- Advising on employment matters and policies
## 2. Term
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and shall continue for a period of [Insert Number] years unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement.
## 3. Compensation
The Company agrees to pay the General Counsel a salary of [Insert Amount] per annum, payable bi-weekly/monthly. The General Counsel will also be eligible for [Insert any bonuses, benefits, or stock options, if applicable].
## 4. Confidentiality
The General Counsel agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all confidential and proprietary information of the Company during and after the term of this Agreement. This obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
## 5. Conflict of Interest
The General Counsel agrees to disclose any potential conflicts of interest promptly. The General Counsel shall not represent any competitor of the Company without the prior written consent of the Company.
## 6. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement for any reason with [Insert Number] days' written notice to the other party. The Company may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause if the General Counsel engages in gross misconduct, fraud, or willful disregard for the Company’s interests.
## 7. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State].
## 8. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements.
## 9. Amendments
This Agreement may be amended only by a written document signed by both parties.
## IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this General Counsel Agreement as of the date first above written.
**[Insert Company Name]**
By: ___________________________
Name: [Insert Name]
Title: [Insert Title]
**[Insert General Counsel's Name]**
_____________________________
[Insert General Counsel's Name]
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