Consulting Agreement for New York
Generate a consulting agreement that complies with New York law — with 3 mandatory clauses and 5 compliance checks built in.
Key legal considerations
You are generating a New York consulting agreement. Consultants are typically independent contractors — establish this clearly under New York's common law control test (not the ABC test used by California). Include confidentiality provisions with whistleblower carveouts (Lab. Law § 740). If the engagement may extend beyond one year, ensure Statute of Frauds compliance (GOL § 5-701). If the consultant qualifies as a freelance worker under the Freelance Isn't Free Act ($800+ engagement), include those required terms as well. Address IP ownership and work product.
What's required
Mandatory clauses for a valid consulting agreement under New York law.
Consulting Independent Contractor Status (NY)
NY common law; Matter of Hertz Corp., 2 N.Y.3d 733 (2004)
Consulting Confidentiality with NY Protections
NY Labor Law § 740
Statute of Frauds Compliance
NY Gen. Oblig. Law § 5-701
Legal references
Key statutes and regulations that govern consulting agreements in New York.
New York Statute of Frauds
NY Gen. Oblig. Law § 5-701
Requires agreements that cannot be performed within one year to be in writing and signed by the party to be charged.
Compliance checklist
Automated compliance checks for every New York consulting agreement.
Independent contractor status supported
criticalConsulting scope clearly defined
warningStatute of Frauds compliance
warningIP ownership addressed
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