A UK employment contract review checks pay, notice, probation, restrictive covenants and termination wording before you accept the offer. The goal is simple: spot one-sided clauses while you still have leverage to change them.
Use this page as the main hub to review your employment contract, compare specialist clause guides, and move from a quick check to full contract analysis. For a faster pre-signing list, start with the employment contract clauses checklist.
Duties, reporting lines, location and flexibility wording that can widen employer control.
Salary, bonus, commission and deduction wording that changes real value.
Notice, probation, PILON and garden leave wording that shapes the real exit.
Handbooks, side letters and policy terms the main contract assumes you already accepted.
A strong pre-signing review answers four questions fast: what you are paid, how you can be moved or exited, what happens when you resign, and which hidden documents change the deal. If the main concern is a non-compete or exit clause, jump to our restrictive covenants guide or the probation and notice guide.
Employers must provide a written statement of employment particulars with the main terms. This is not always the full employment contract, and many businesses issue a longer contract alongside policies and handbooks.
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces phased changes from 2026 onwards. From 6 April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay is payable from the first full day of sickness absence and the Lower Earnings Limit is removed. If your contract wording conflicts with statutory minimums or relies on outdated assumptions, you want that flagged before you sign.
Vordex is not a generic chatbot. It is a contract analysis platform built to triage UK legal language, isolate risk fast, and translate complexity into decisions you can act on.
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A quick preview that highlights obvious high risk clauses so you can decide whether you want a paid report.
Quick Check £7.99
Best for standard roles with straightforward salary and notice terms. Ideal for a fast check on restrictions, termination, and pay wording.
Full Review £17.99
Best for senior roles, equity or share plans, commission schemes, and contracts with multiple incorporated policies. Choose this when the downside is high.
If you start with the One off scan and Vordex detects complex terms, you will see a prompt:
Your contract contains complex clauses such as restrictive covenants or bonus structures. Upgrade to Full Review £17.99 for deeper analysis.
Employment contracts are not just about salary. They define control, constraints, and leverage. We scan the clauses that most often decide whether a job offer is a win or a trap.
Expand each category to see what we analyse.
For executive roles, we flag where you need deeper review, including:
This is one of the main reasons the Full Review £17.99 exists.
Traditional solicitors are useful, but they are not efficient for first pass triage. Most of the cost is paid just to identify what is wrong, not to fix it.
| Dimension | Traditional solicitor first pass | Vordex contract review |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | Often days, depending on availability | Minutes for an initial risk report |
| Cost predictability | Fixed fee reviews commonly start around £500 plus VAT, and hourly rates can reach around £350 plus VAT per hour in some firms | Clear pay as you go pricing with a free preview |
| Output | Human legal advice and negotiation strategy | Clause by clause plain English summary, risk ratings, and negotiation prompts |
| Best use | High stakes matters, negotiation, disputes, settlement agreements | Fast detection and preparation before you speak to HR or a solicitor |
Vordex is a SaaS alternative that compresses the discovery phase into minutes and keeps cost predictable.
Use Vordex first. If you still need a solicitor, you walk in with a targeted risk report and specific questions. That cuts billable time and keeps the solicitor focused on negotiation and strategy, not basic detection.
Vordex is a decision support tool and does not provide legal advice.
Straight answers to common questions about employment contract review in the UK.
You can upload a signed or unsigned employment contract, offer letter, executive service agreement, commission plan, bonus scheme terms, and any policy documents you were given. If your contract incorporates policies by reference, include those documents if possible.
Most scans complete in minutes. Longer contracts or multiple document packs can take a little longer, but you still receive results quickly compared with a manual first pass review.
No. Vordex is a decision support tool. We highlight risks, explain clauses in plain English, and suggest questions to ask. If you need advice on enforceability or negotiation strategy, speak to a qualified UK solicitor.
Yes. We flag non compete, non solicitation, and non dealing wording, including duration, geographic scope, and broad competitor definitions that can limit your next role.
Yes. We identify discretionary bonus language, unclear targets, commission conditions, clawback triggers, and variation clauses that can reduce expected pay even when performance is strong.
Yes. The scan is designed for UK employment contracts across England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Employment law is broadly aligned across the UK, but wording and market practice can still vary, so for high stakes roles or unusual terms you should still take qualified local advice.
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If you are being asked to sign a settlement agreement, waive rights, accept aggressive restrictions, or negotiate an executive package with equity and complex incentives, professional advice is recommended.
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Vordex is a decision support tool and does not provide legal advice.