Offer Letter Template
Professional job offer letter template with legal compliance
Offer Letter Template
[Candidate Name]
[Address]
Dear [Candidate Name],
We are pleased to offer you the position of [Job Title] at [Company Name]. We believe your skills and experience will be a valuable addition to our team.
Position Details:
- Job Title: [Job Title]
- Department: [Department]
- Reports to: [Manager Name]
- Start Date: [Start Date]
- Work Location: [Address/City, State]
Compensation:
- Annual Salary: $[Amount] (paid [bi-weekly/monthly])
- Pay Period: [Frequency]
- Overtime: [Exempt/Non-exempt status]
Benefits:
- Health insurance (effective [date])
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with [company match details]
- Paid time off: [X] days annually
- [Additional benefits specific to your company]
Employment Terms:
This is an at-will employment position, meaning either you or [Company Name] may terminate this employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. This offer is contingent upon:
- Successful completion of background check
- Verification of employment eligibility (I-9 form)
- Reference checks
- [Any other specific requirements]
Confidentiality and Non-Compete:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement and [non-compete/non-solicitation agreement if applicable].
We are excited about the possibility of you joining our team. Please indicate your acceptance of this offer by signing and returning this letter by [Date]. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
[Hiring Manager Name]
[Title]
[Company Name]
I accept this offer of employment:
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________
Best Practices
Essential Elements
- • Include specific job title and department
- • State exact compensation and pay frequency
- • Specify start date and work location
- • List key benefits and eligibility dates
- • Include at-will employment language
Legal Considerations
- • Ensure compliance with state employment laws
- • Include contingency clauses for background checks
- • Specify any required agreements (NDA, non-compete)
- • Set clear acceptance deadline
- • Review with legal counsel for complex roles