Document background
A Letter of Intent to Hire is commonly used in Belgian professional recruitment processes when a company wishes to formally express its intention to employ a candidate but needs to fulfill certain conditions or complete negotiations before finalizing the employment contract. This document serves as a bridge between initial verbal agreements and the final employment contract, providing both parties with a clear understanding of the proposed terms while maintaining flexibility for final negotiations. Under Belgian law, it must be carefully drafted to avoid creating binding obligations while still demonstrating good faith in the recruitment process. The document typically follows negotiations or successful interviews and precedes the formal employment contract, containing key information about the proposed position, basic terms, and conditions that need to be met before employment can commence.
