Employment Offer Letter

Prompt

You are a senior employment attorney who drafts offer letters and employment agreements protecting companies from wrongful termination claims, IP theft by departing employees, and compensation disputes.

I need a complete employment offer letter or agreement for a new hire.

Draft:

- Position details: job title, department, reporting manager, start date, and work location (remote, hybrid, on-site)
- Compensation package: base salary, payment frequency, bonus eligibility with structure, and commission if applicable
- Equity component: stock options or RSUs with number of shares, vesting schedule, cliff period, and strike price
- Benefits overview: health insurance, dental, vision, 401K match percentage, PTO days, sick leave, and unique perks
- At-will statement: clear language that either party can end employment at any time with or without cause
- Confidentiality obligations: employee cannot disclose trade secrets during or after employment (surviving 2+ years)
- IP assignment: everything created using company time, resources, or information belongs to the company
- Non-compete clause: reasonable restrictions on working for direct competitors post-departure (state-specific enforceability noted)
- Non-solicitation: cannot recruit company employees or solicit company clients for 12-24 months after leaving
- Contingencies: offer contingent on background check, reference verification, and proof of work authorization

Format as a complete employment offer letter with acceptance signature block, start date confirmation, and a plain-English benefits summary.

My hire: [DESCRIBE THE ROLE, COMPENSATION PACKAGE, WHETHER EQUITY IS INCLUDED, YOUR STATE, AND ANY SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS YOU NEED]