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Employment for Executives

Strategic Executive Employment Law Advice for Senior Leaders
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Expert Employment Solicitors for Directors, Executives and High-Level Professionals

At Seddons GSC our Employment for Executives team provides tailored, commercially astute legal advice to senior leaders, directors, executives and high-level professionals. Whether you are negotiating executive contracts, planning succession, protecting your remuneration package or managing exit terms, our specialist employment solicitors offer clear, strategic support focused on executive employment needs.

We understand that executive employment matters often involve complex contractual structures, significant financial terms and reputational risks. Our team combines deep legal expertise with commercial insight to help you secure robust agreements and effective resolutions that support your career objectives and protect your interests.

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Services Include:

We advise on complex matters involving board level disputes, director duties, shareholder arrangements and executive employment strategies.

We represent executives in disputes relating to unfair dismissal, breach of contract, discrimination and other employment-related litigation.

We advise on negotiated exits, settlement agreements, termination clauses and exit compensation to protect your interests and minimise risk.

We assist executives and companies with succession planning clauses, retention arrangements and continuity provisions tailored to leadership transitions.

We provide clear guidance on non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality and other restrictive covenants, ensuring they are enforceable and proportionate.

We advise on negotiated packages including base pay, bonuses, share options, long-term incentive plans (LTIPs) and performance-related compensation.

We draft, review and negotiate service agreements for directors, C-suite executives and senior leaders to ensure contractual terms reflect your value, responsibilities and protections.

Meet the Employment for Executives Team

Our Employment for Executives team includes specialist employment lawyers experienced in senior leadership matters. We provide sophisticated, tailored advice backed by strong commercial insight and a clear understanding of executive priorities.
Dariya Skerratt
Solicitor
Helen Crossland
Partner & Co-Head of Employment
Alexandra Bonner
Partner & Co-Head of Employment

Why Choose Seddons GSC for Employment for Executives?

  • Specialist solicitors with deep experience in executive and director employment law.
  • Strategic, commercially focused advice that aligns with your career and leadership priorities.
  • Strong negotiating capabi lity for contracts, compensation and incentives.
  • Effective representation in disputes and executive - level litigation.
We recognise that executive employment matters are high-stakes, often confidential and commercially sensitive. Our team delivers pragmatic, protective legal strategies designed to secure your interests with discretion and expertise.

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FAQs

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What is an executive employment contract?
An executive employment contract sets out terms for directors and senior leaders, including remuneration, responsibilities, restrictive covenants and exit terms. These agreements are typically more complex than standard employment contracts.
Executive contracts often involve complex compensation packages, incentives, restrictive covenants and governance obligations. Specialist advisers ensure these arrangements protect your value and legal rights.
Can you help with negotiating executive compensation?
Yes. We advise on base salary, bonuses, share schemes, LTIPs and performance-related pay to structure commercially beneficial and legally sound arrangements.
What are restrictive covenants in executive contracts?
Restrictive covenants are clauses that limit your ability to compete, solicit or disclose confidential information after leaving a role. We ensure these clauses are enforceable and appropriate.
Do you handle executive termination and disputes?
Yes. We assist with negotiated exits, settlement agreements and represent executives in disputes including unfair dismissal and breach of contract claims.
How long does negotiating an executive contract take?
Timescales vary depending on complexity. We provide realistic timelines once we review the specific terms and commercial context of your matter.

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