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How Long Does It Take a Lawyer to Review an Employment Contract

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Quick Facts — Employment Contract Lawyers

If you’re considering a new job and received an employment contract to sign, it is wise to have a lawyer review it to make sure you’re protected.

To help you plan, we have analyzed turnaround times for employment contract review projects on the ContractsCounsel platform.

Average Turnaround Time


Most employment contract reviews are completed in 2 business days on the ContractsCounsel platform.

For projects that are simple reviews and feedback (no redlines or negotiation), the average turnaround time is 1 business day.

For more complex projects where redlining or negotiations are required, these projects can take 3-4 business days on average.

What Affects Turnaround Time?

Below are some factors that impact the time a lawyer needs to review an employment contract:

  • Page count and complexity of the agreement(s)
  • Redlining and negotiation requirements
  • Deadline to respond to the offer
  • How quickly both the client and lawyer communicate

Clients who share the full agreement, communicate deadlines, and proactively manage projects typically complete work faster.

Tips to Speed Up the Process

  • After hiring your lawyer, upload the full agreement needing to be reviewed
  • Complete the client intake form in full
  • Confirm a deadline before the lawyer starts work
  • Choose lawyers who specialize in employment contracts
  • Provide your questions upfront for the lawyer to answer when reviewing the contract

Real-World Example:

A recent client posted an employment contract for review with a 48-hour deadline. Within the first 1 hour, the project received multiple lawyer proposals. The selected lawyer delivered a summary of key issues and suggested revisions in under 5 hours after being hired, helping the client meet their signing deadline confidently.

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