Job Description
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