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Software Developer Employment Contract Template for England and Wales

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Software Developer Employment Contract Template

I need a Software Developer Employment Contract Template for hiring a senior full-stack developer in London who will work hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote) and will have access to sensitive financial data, starting March 2025.

Document background
The Software Developer Employment Contract Template serves as a standardized agreement for companies hiring software development professionals in England and Wales. It is specifically crafted to address the unique aspects of software development roles, including code ownership, technical responsibilities, and intellectual property rights. This template ensures compliance with UK employment law while protecting both employer and employee interests in the context of modern software development practices. It is particularly valuable for technology companies, startups, and organizations with in-house development teams.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identifies the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context of the employment relationship

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Role and Duties: Job title, responsibilities, and reporting structure

5. Compensation: Salary, benefits, and payment terms

6. Working Hours: Standard hours, overtime, and flexibility arrangements

7. Intellectual Property: Ownership of created works and innovations

8. Confidentiality: Protection of company information and trade secrets

9. Termination: Notice periods and grounds for termination

Optional Sections

1. Remote Working: Terms for working from home or other locations when remote work is permitted

2. International Travel: Terms for overseas work and travel when role involves international assignments

3. Share Options: Details of any share or option schemes when equity compensation is offered

4. On-Call Duties: Requirements for after-hours availability when role includes on-call responsibilities

Suggested Schedules

1. Job Description: Detailed outline of role responsibilities

2. Benefits Package: Comprehensive list of benefits and eligibility

3. Company Policies: Key policies referenced in the contract

4. Data Protection Policy: Specific data handling requirements and procedures

5. Code of Conduct: Expected behavioral standards and practices

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ tiktok³ÉÈ˰æ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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Industries

Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation covering basic employment rights, statement of employment particulars, notice periods, and unfair dismissal provisions

Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring protection against discrimination, reasonable accommodations, and equal treatment provisions in the workplace

Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing maximum working hours, rest breaks, holiday entitlement, and night work restrictions

UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation covering data handling responsibilities, privacy considerations, and confidentiality obligations

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Intellectual property legislation governing software ownership, IP rights assignment, and moral rights

National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring workers receive at least the national minimum wage

Pensions Act 2008: Legislation covering workplace pension schemes and auto-enrollment requirements

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation ensuring workplace safety and health standards

Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation specifically relating to computer security and prevention of unauthorized access to computer systems

Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Regulations protecting confidential business information and trade secrets

Teams

Employer, Employee, Start Date, Job Title, Department, Location, Probationary Period, Notice Period, Salary, Overtime, Vacation Pay, Statutory Holidays, Benefits, Bonus, Expenses, Working Hours, Rest Breaks,  Leaves of Absence, Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition, Code of Conduct, Termination,  Severance Pay, Governing Law, Entire Agreemen

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