Contingency Fee Agreement
Legal terms and intake for permanent placement services
Section 1: Company Intake
Please provide your company details to initiate the contingency fee agreement. This information ensures accurate documentation for all future placements.
Contingency Fee Agreement
Placement Terms
The Client agrees to a 20% Standard Placement Fee calculated based on the candidate's first-year gross base annual salary. This fee includes the Base Salary and any Guaranteed Sign-on Bonuses offered at the time of hire.
Payment Triggers
The Client agrees to pay the service fee upon the candidate's first day of employment. Invoices are considered due and payable within 30 calendar days from the candidate's start date.
Candidate Ownership
The Client owes the stated contingency fee if any candidate presented by Meridian Hire Group is hired into any position within 12 months of the initial submission date, protecting the recruitment effort from bypass.
Replacement Policy
If a placed candidate resigns or is terminated for cause within the first 90 days, Meridian Hire Group will provide a suitable replacement candidate at no additional charge to the organization.
By proceeding, the Client acknowledges and agrees to the contingency fee pricing and terms detailed above prior to receiving candidate submissions.
Agreement Execution
By signing below, the Client agrees to the contingency fee pricing and terms detailed above prior to receiving candidate submissions. This formalizes our partnership and triggers the professional intake process for Meridian Hire Group LLC recruitment services.
Signature Field / Digital Widget Area
Date Stamp: 2026-05-20