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Before you sign any employment contract in Ireland, having it reviewed by a qualified Irish solicitor could protect your professional future. A solicitor’s employment contract review typically explains what your contract means in plain English, flags risky clauses and sets out your options before you commit. We don’t currently have an Irish solicitor working with us, but we are looking for one, so use the Law Society’s Find a Solicitor directory to instruct one.
Why Review Your Employment Contract?
Employment contracts are drafted by the employer’s legal team, in the employer’s interests. Without a professional review, you may unknowingly sign up to unreasonable non-compete restrictions, broad IP assignments, or unfair notice terms. Common issues your solicitor identifies include:
- Overly broad non-compete clauses that could prevent you working in your field for years
- IP assignment clauses that give employers rights over work done in your own time
- Ambiguous bonus or commission structures that can be interpreted against you
- Garden leave provisions that restrict your ability to move to a new role
- Notice periods that are heavily one-sided in the employer’s favour
- Excessive confidentiality obligations extending well beyond your employment
What Our Review Covers
When you submit your contract, a qualified Irish solicitor will:
- Review the full document and identify all unfavourable or unusual clauses
- Explain your key obligations in clear, plain English
- Assess whether restrictive covenants are legally enforceable under Irish law
- Flag any terms that conflict with your statutory rights
- Advise on what to negotiate and how
- Provide a written summary of key issues and recommended actions
Types of Contracts a Solicitor Can Review
- Standard full-time and part-time employment contracts
- Remote working agreements
- Senior executive and director service agreements
- Fixed-term and specified purpose contracts
- Contractor or consultancy agreements where employment status may be unclear
How It Works
- Upload your contract — Submit via our secure online form with context about the role
- quote — A qualified Irish solicitor reviews and issues a transparent price
- Written report — Clear summary of key clauses, risks, and negotiating points
- Follow-up support — A solicitor you instruct would be available for any queries after the review
Why Choose Online Legal Services in Ireland?
- Prices: Know exactly what it costs before you commit
- Plain English advice: We explain what the contract means, not just what it says
- Most reviews delivered by email
- solicitor from the Law Society of Ireland directory: Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Also see our Employment Contract Drafting service and Employment Settlement Agreement service. Have employment law questions? Read our guide to a 30-minute consultation with a solicitor of your choice with your solicitor today.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.