Employment Contract — Digital (Self-Complete)

An employment contract in Ireland sets out the terms on which an employee works, including pay, hours, duties, leave and notice. This is a digital, self-complete employment contract template for Irish employers, available for standard, remote or part-time roles and completed online. It is for employers with straightforward roles who are comfortable entering the details themselves and want a low-cost written contract. No solicitor reviews your answers or the finished document at this price.

Irish employers must give employees certain core terms in writing within five days of starting, followed by a fuller written statement of terms. A written contract helps meet these obligations, but it cannot remove statutory rights such as minimum notice, annual leave or protection from unfair dismissal. Before you rely on the template, check that the details you enter match how the role will actually work in practice, including hours, place of work and pay.

What’s included

• A self-complete employment contract template for Irish employers
• Standard, remote or part-time versions
• Completed online from a short questionnaire

No solicitor review is included at this price.

Who this is for

• Small businesses hiring for straightforward roles
• Employers who need a contract for a remote or part-time employee
• Employers replacing informal arrangements with a written contract
• Employers who want a low-cost template and do not need a solicitor’s input

How it works

1. This service cannot be ordered here; to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about the employer, the employee and the role.
3. Your document is prepared from your answers. No solicitor reviews your answers or the finished document at this price, so please check your details carefully.
4. Your completed document is delivered to you by email.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an employment contract template cost in Ireland?

This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Can I use one contract for remote and part-time staff?

Different working patterns raise different issues, such as working hours, equipment and place of work, which is why this template offers standard, remote and part-time versions. Choose the version that matches the role.

Can I get a solicitor to check my contract?

Yes.If you want a solicitor to handle this, find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

For more on employment law for Irish employers and employees, see our Employment Law in Ireland hub.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.