A consulting or contractor agreement is a contract that defines the working relationship between a business and an independent professional. It sets the scope of work, payment terms, timeline, confidentiality, and — critically — who owns the work product, so both sides know what they have agreed to before the project starts.
When you bring on a contractor or consultant — a developer, designer, marketer, or advisor — the agreement you sign shapes the entire relationship. It defines what gets delivered, when payment happens, and what each side is responsible for if something goes wrong.
The detail people most often overlook is ownership. By default, an independent contractor can retain the rights to the work they create, even after you've paid for it. Without the right language, you may have a license to use the work but not own it outright.
We draft and review consulting and contractor agreements that make scope, payment, and ownership unambiguous — for the business hiring, or the professional being hired.
A clear agreement typically addresses:
We draft and review consulting and contractor agreements on a flat fee. Whether you're a business hiring help or a professional being engaged, we make sure scope, payment, and ownership are clear and enforceable — and we'll flag anything in an incoming agreement that deserves a second look before you sign.
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