Right to represent agreement
Updated 17 October 2025
This Right to Represent Agreement establishes a formal relationship between a recruiter and a client seeking employment. The client grants the recruiter exclusive rights to represent them for job placement within a specified timeframe. Both parties agree to specific conditions regarding the job search process, compensation, and exclusivity.
RIGHT TO REPRESENT AGREEMENT
This agreement is hereby made between [recruiter] from [company] (hereafter referred to as “Recruiter”), and [client] (hereafter referred to as “Client”). This agreement is created for the purpose of obtaining [full-time, part-time, contract] work for the Client within the next [timeframe].
By signing this agreement, the Client gives the Recruiter the sole right to represent the Client for job placement purposes from [date] until midnight on [date].
The Recruiter agrees to the following conditions:
To represent the Client to the best of [his/her] abilities in order to identify and obtain a position of employment for the Client that suits the Client’s skills and qualifications.
The Recruiter will accept [amount] of the Client’s income provided on the [form].
The Recruiter will represent the Client through solicitation, screenings, resume dispersal, and job targeting.
The Client agrees to the following conditions
To allow all inquiries, solicitations, interviews, and meetings with an employer to go through the Recruiter first, and to not pursue any employment leads elsewhere during the allotted timeframe.
Not to make inquiries, contact, or accept a position from a client of the Recruiter within [amount of time] after the termination date listed above.
Not to grant the right of representation to any other party, person, or company during the timeframe provided.
To undergo a background check and drug testing if it is required for a potential job.
[recruiter name] [client name]
[recruiter signature] [client signature]
[date] [date]
About this template
What is this template?
Right to represent agreement is a free, ready-to-use Employment template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Employment template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. Always review the final wording against the laws that apply where you live or do business.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Employment usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.