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StartupsAugust 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Non-Solicitation Clauses: Protecting Your Staff & Client Network
Prevent clients from poaching your top developers or key team members. Learn how non-solicitation terms operate.
Agencies and consultancy firms spend substantial resources hiring and training talent. Non-solicitation clauses prevent clients from directly hiring your team members.
Liquidated Damages Provisions
Include a placement fee clause stating that if a client hires your team member directly, a fee equal to 30–50% of the employee’s annual salary is owed.
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