We are seeking an experienced U.S. employment attorney, preferably with strong knowledge of Missouri employment law and H-1B compliance, to review a pre-drafted employment contract for our company.
We do not need a contract drafted from scratch. The contract is already prepared. We need a lawyer to carefully review specific clauses and advise whether they are legally enforceable, compliant, and properly structured under Missouri law and applicable federal H-1B regulations.
Scope of work:
• Review our existing employment contract
• Focus specifically on clauses related to:
• at-will employment
• resignation / early departure
• liquidated damages
• recovery of employer losses/costs in case an employee leaves early
• cross-referencing between termination and damages provisions
• Confirm whether these clauses are enforceable under Missouri law
• Confirm whether the contract language is compliant with H-1B-related legal restrictions
• Identify any clause that may be considered a penalty, overbroad, risky, or unenforceable
• Suggest revisions or redlines to strengthen enforceability while keeping the employer protected
• Advise on what language should be removed, revised, or narrowed to reduce legal risk
Important context:
We sponsor employees who are already in the United States through the H-1B process. Our main concern is making sure the contract is structured in a way that is legally sound and does not create problems under Missouri law or federal immigration/employment rules.
The key issue is whether the contract provisions, especially those related to liquidated damages and early voluntary departure, are enforceable and drafted in a way that reasonably protects the employer.
What we need from you:
• Legal review of the contract
• Written comments or redlines
• Clear answer on enforceability under Missouri law
• Practical revision suggestions to improve the clauses
• Preference for someone who has handled employment agreements involving H-1B workers or similar immigration-related employment matters
Preferred qualifications:
• U.S.-licensed attorney
• Strong background in Missouri employment law
• Experience with H-1B compliance
• Experience reviewing enforceability of liquidated damages, repayment, or early departure clauses
To apply, please mention:
• Your licensing state(s)
• Your experience with Missouri employment contracts
• Your experience with H-1B-related employment agreement review
• Whether you can review and return comments/redlines quickly