Seeking independent legal advice is a crucial part of reviewing your settlement agreement as, without this step, your agreement will not be legally binding. Here is an overview of the process involved in seeking advice for signing a settlement agreement:
Contact a solicitor: The first step is to reach out to an Employment Law Solicitor who can provide you with the necessary legal advice and guidance throughout.
Initial information and documents: During your initial meeting, you will need to provide copies of both the settlement agreement and your contract of employment. It is during this meeting that we will discuss with you the circumstances that led to the offer of a settlement agreement.
Full review: We will carefully review the documents and consider the circumstances previously discussed. We will inform you of the suitability of the offer and identify any amendments that may be required, explaining our reasoning and ensuring you are comfortable with our suggestions.
Negotiation: If amendments are necessary, and you agree to them, the amended agreement can then be presented to your employer for consideration.
Explanation of the terms: Once an amended agreement is received and accepted, we will explain the terms and effects of the agreement to you in detail. This ensures that you fully understand the implications of signing the agreement and can make an informed decision.