Professional Consulting & Advisory Agreement Template
Defensible 1099 consulting agreement with SOW, IP assignment, and fee terms. Consulting agreement template — statement of work, milestone deliverables, work-for-hire IP assignment, 1099 terms. $49.
Single buyer, lifetime license — covers your business, free quarterly refreshes when laws change.
Not legal advice — review with counsel before signing.
Document details
What's in the template
4 sections, ordered from setup → assessment → support → close.
- 1Services & SOW reference
- 2Fee structure & invoicing (Net 30)
- 3Work-for-hire IP assignment
- 4Confidentiality & non-solicitation
Who this is for
- →HR practitioners and people teams handling employment contracts in US
- →Small-business owners running HR without a dedicated team
- →Managers preparing for a high-stakes employment conversation
- →Fractional HR consultants and PEO firms
- →In-house counsel partnering with HR on documentation
What you receive
- ✓Editable Microsoft Word (.docx) — open in Word, Pages, or Google Docs
- ✓PDF copy for archival + sharing
- ✓Google Doc-compatible export
- ✓Editorial guidance notes explaining each section
- ✓Single-buyer, lifetime commercial-use license
- ✓Free quarterly refreshes when law or best practice changes
- ✓Instant download — link emailed within seconds of payment
- ✓7-day refund window if the template isn't what you needed
Legal frameworks aligned
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964 — anti-discrimination
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — reasonable accommodation
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) — protected leave
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) — wage & hour
- State-specific final-pay rules (CA, CO, MA, MT — same-day)
Reference list — this template is designed to be defensible under these frameworks when used as intended. Not a substitute for counsel on a specific matter.
Frequently asked questions
How does this differ from independent contractor agreement?
Tailored specifically for professional advisors, strategists, and consultants.
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View template →Professional Consulting & Advisory Agreement Template — $49
Editable .docx + .pdf + Google Doc. Instant download. Single-buyer lifetime license. Free quarterly refreshes.