Hiring an Executive from a Competitor? Here’s What State Non-Compete Laws Mean for Your Offer

Two executives negotiating across a conference table with a contract between them, representing the legal considerations of hiring from a competitor

You’ve found the right executive. They’re currently running a division at a direct competitor, the fit is obvious, and the offer is ready to go out. Then someone on the legal side asks the question that can stall the whole process: what does their non-compete actually say, and does it matter where they’re moving to. … Read more