Consultation

Employment Contract Preparation

Line-by-line walkthrough of a German Arbeitsvertrag before you sign — probation, overtime, Nebentätigkeit, and exit clauses explained in plain English.

Open contract document with a pen resting on the page

Who it is for

Candidates and relocating employees who need clarity before signing a German employment contract.

What you leave with

Annotated questions for HR or counsel, plus a plain-language summary of obligations and risks.

Included

  • Full read of the contract and referenced annexes you provide
  • Flagging of unusual or one-sided clauses
  • Plain-English summary of notice, probation, and IP / confidentiality clauses
  • Suggested clarification questions for the employer

Not included

  • Drafting a replacement contract as legal counsel
  • Collective-agreement (Tarifvertrag) litigation advice
  • Visa or residence-permit applications

How the engagement runs

  1. Upload or send the draft contract and any side letters.
  2. We review and mark points that need attention.
  3. Live call to walk through findings and your options.
  4. You receive written notes you can reuse with HR.

Preparation

Send the full PDF, including Anlagen and any bonus or equity side letters.