Protecting Your Professional Interests.
Your employment contract defines your financial future and career restrictions. Don't sign away your rights without a strategic legal review.
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Leveling the Playing Field
For executives, physicians, and high-level professionals, employment is rarely just “at-will.” It is governed by complex written agreements that dictate everything from compensation structures to what you can (and cannot) do after you leave the company.
Companies use experienced legal teams to draft these contracts to protect their interests. At Saffold Law, we are here to protect yours. We provide detailed contract review and aggressive negotiation to ensure your agreement is fair, lucrative, and secure.
Employment Contract Review & Negotiation
Before you accept a new position, it is critical to look beyond the base salary. We analyze and negotiate key provisions, including:
Compensation & Equity
We ensure that bonus structures, commissions, stock options, and RSUs are clearly defined and protected, minimizing the company’s discretion to withhold them.
"Cause" vs. "Without Cause" Termination
How “Cause” is defined can determine whether you leave with a golden parachute or nothing at all. We fight to narrow these definitions to protect your severance rights.
Duties & Reporting Structure
We help clarify your role and responsibilities to prevent “constructive demotion” or scope creep without additional compensation.
Severance Package Negotiation
If you are facing a layoff or an involuntary departure, the initial severance offer is rarely the company’s “best and final” offer.
You have leverage. We help you negotiate for:
- Increased Financial Payout: Maximizing the weeks or months of salary provided.
- Accelerated Vesting: Ensuring you don’t lose unvested stock or equity.
- Benefits Continuation: Extending health insurance (COBRA) coverage at the employer’s expense.
- Neutral References: Preventing the company from bad-mouthing you to future employers.
Non-Compete & Restrictive Covenants
Texas law generally disfavors restraints on trade, but non-compete agreements are enforceable if they are “reasonable” in time, scope, and geography.
We advise clients on:
- Non-Compete Agreements: Can you work for a competitor? For how long?
- Non-Solicitation: Can you bring your clients or your team with you?
- Enforceability: We evaluate whether your existing restrictions hold up in court and negotiate to narrow them so you can continue your career without interference.
Physician & Medical Employment Contracts
We have specific experience representing doctors and medical professionals navigating complex hospital and practice group agreements, addressing unique issues like tail coverage (malpractice insurance) and productivity bonuses (wRVUs).
Read the Fine Print Before You Sign.
A bad contract can cost you thousands of dollars and limit your career for years. Whether you are starting a new job or negotiating an exit, Saffold Law ensures you get the deal you deserve.