Engage An Independent Contractor Package

 
Comprehensive Legal Documentation to Safely Hire and Work with Independent Contractors.
 
Our Engage an Independent Contractor Package provides everything you need to properly retain an independent contractor while protecting your business from costly misclassification risks, IP disputes, and compliance issues. This service is ideal for business owners, startups, and entrepreneurs hiring freelancers, consultants, or specialists for defined projects or part-time roles.
 
Package Includes:
 
✅ Custom Independent Contractor Agreement. We will draft a legally compliant, professionally tailored agreement that clearly defines the contractor’s role, scope of services, payment terms, deliverables, and deadlines. This agreement is designed to preserve independent contractor status while protecting your business from liability.
 
✅ IP Ownership and Confidentiality Provisions. Your agreement will include robust language assigning all intellectual property created during the engagement to your business, and preserving confidentiality of your sensitive business information.
 
✅ Non-Solicitation & Non-Compete Clauses (as appropriate). We include enforceable restrictive covenants, tailored to your jurisdiction and use case, to prevent contractors from poaching clients or competing unfairly—when appropriate under applicable law.
 
✅ Contractor Classification Risk Overview. We’ll help you understand the difference between W-2 employees and 1099 contractors, and provide guidance to avoid misclassification, which can lead to audits, penalties, and back taxes.
 
✅ Federal EIN & Payment Logistics Guidance. We’ll confirm the information you’ll need from the contractor and help you understand the payment and reporting requirements for 1099 contractors, including filing Form 1099-NEC and obtaining a W-9.
 
✅ New Contractor Legal Checklist. You’ll receive a streamlined checklist outlining everything you need to collect and maintain for compliance—so you can onboard your contractor with confidence and professionalism.
 
✅ Direct Attorney Access and Legal Guidance. Throughout the engagement process, you’ll have direct access to a licensed attorney for support, strategic input, and answers to your legal questions. This package includes a 30-minute consultation and post-engagement email guidance.
 
✅ Flat Fee Pricing – No Surprises. All services are provided for a single flat fee with no hidden charges or recurring fees. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying for—upfront.
 
💬 Need help bringing on a contractor the right way? Schedule your free consultation below.