Define: Substantive Position

The meaning of “Substantive Position” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Substantive Position defined in a legal contract?

  • Substantive Position means the role to which an employee is appointed under a specific legal statute. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Substantive Position means the role in which an employee has been permanently appointed. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Substantive Position means the public service role that a permanent employee holds on a permanent basis. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Substantive Position means the role of employment that is permanently occupied by an employee. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Substantive Position means the position that was occupied by the employee prior to a substantial change, such as transfer or redundancy. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Substantive Position means the primary role an employee is employed in within a certain organization. Seen in 1 SEC Filing
  • Substantive Position means the employee’s primary role, as specified in the employment contract and job description. Seen in 1 SEC Filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Substantive Position means the primary, permanent role appointed to an employee under governing laws.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • During recruitment for a new position
  • When changing an employee's position or role
  • Retaining or promoting an employee

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Substantive Position means the role held by an employee before a significant change, such as transfer or redundancy.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • During restructuring of an organization
  • When an employee is leaving or transferred

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Substantive Position'?

Substantive Position means the primary, permanent role appointed to an employee under governing laws