Letter of Intent Sample for Job Order

LETTER OF INTENT: JOB ORDER / SERVICES ENGAGEMENT

DOCUMENT CONTROL

• Effective Date: [Date]
• Version: 1.0
• Jurisdiction: [State/Country]
• Scope: Binding terms for the provision of specified services.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This document constitutes a formal expression of intent. Depending on the language utilized and the subsequent conduct of the parties, this instrument may be construed as a binding contract. Parties are advised to consult legal counsel to ensure compliance with local labor and commercial statutes. No liability is assumed for the utilization of this template in a specific jurisdiction.

1. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES

This Letter of Intent ("LOI") is entered into by and between:

• Client: [Company Legal Name], located at [Company Address] ("Client").
• Provider: [Full Legal Name / Agency Name], located at [Provider Address] ("Provider").

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES (JOB ORDER)

The Provider agrees to perform the following services as outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW):

• Description: [Detailed Service/Role Description]
• Deliverables: [Specific KPIs/Output Metrics]
• Timeline: Commencement on [Start Date] through [End Date].

3. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT TERMS

• Fee Structure: [Fixed Fee / Hourly Rate / Retainer] of [Amount and Currency].
• Invoicing: Provider shall submit invoices [Monthly/Milestone-based] and Client shall remit payment within [Number] days of receipt.
• Expenses: Any pre-approved business expenses must be supported by receipts and authorized in writing by Client.

4. OPERATIVE CLAUSES

1. Independent Contractor Status: The Provider is an independent contractor, not an employee. No partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship is created hereby.
2. Confidentiality: All proprietary information exchanged, including business processes, client lists, and trade secrets, shall remain strictly confidential during and after the term of this engagement.
3. Termination: Either party may terminate this LOI with [Number] days' written notice. In the event of termination, the Client shall pay the Provider for all work performed up to the date of termination.
4. Governing Law: This LOI shall be governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], and any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [County/City].

5. EXECUTION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The parties signify their agreement to the terms herein by their authorized signatures below.

FOR THE CLIENT: Signature: __________________________ Name/Title: [Name], [Title] Date: [Date]

FOR THE PROVIDER: Signature: __________________________ Name/Title: [Name], [Title] Date: [Date]

EXECUTION AND ENFORCEMENT GUIDE

• Final Review: Insert the specific Statement of Work (SOW) as an addendum to ensure no ambiguity exists regarding the scope of the job order.
• Execution Protocol: Ensure the signatory for the Client holds the requisite corporate authority (e.g., C-Suite, Director, or authorized Procurement Officer) to bind the entity.
• Document Preservation: Store the original signed PDF in a secure, encrypted document management system; transmit a duplicate original to the Provider immediately following execution.
• Transition to Master Agreement: If this engagement is expected to exceed the current scope or duration, immediately initiate a formal Master Services Agreement (MSA) to supersede this LOI.