UK NDA · Freelancer
Freelancer NDAtemplate.
IR35-aware. Includes IP assignment for project work. Clear contractor status.
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A contractor-friendly NDA with IR35-aware language and IP assignment of project work. Use when engaging a freelancer or contractor.
Briefing a freelance designer, developer, consultant, copywriter or contractor on a project.
Every clause
you'll need.
Legally reviewed structure. Plain English. Drafted specifically for UK parties.
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Indicative layout. The fields shown as [PLACEHOLDERS] are what you complete in Word — every clause is written out in full in the file you download.
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About this freelancer NDA.
How do I customise the template?
Open the DOCX in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice. Find-replace the highlighted [FIELDS]. The template's inline guidance walks you through each field.
Will this protect me from IR35 issues?
It sets the right baseline (explicit non-employment language) but doesn't guarantee outcome, working practices matter more than paperwork.
Does the Employment Rights Act 2025 apply to freelancer NDAs?
The s.202A Employment Rights Act 2025 void-NDA provision primarily targets employee and worker relationships. A genuinely self-employed contractor operating through their own company is unlikely to be in scope. However, if the individual has or may have worker status under UK employment law, any clause covering relevant harassment or discrimination could be void once the provisions are in force (expected October 2026 or 2027 subject to commencement). Take independent legal advice in borderline cases.
Can an NDA stop a freelancer in the legal sector reporting misconduct to the SRA?
No. From 2 June 2026, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is a formally designated prescribed person under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA). Workers in the legal sector — including trainees, paralegals, clerks, and agency workers regulated by the SRA — may make protected disclosures directly to the SRA regardless of any confidentiality clause. This template's mandatory whistleblowing carve-out already preserves that right.
Do I need a separate engagement contract?
Yes. This is the NDA; the engagement contract is separate.
What about IP they bring to the project?
Pre-existing IP stays theirs; you get a licence to use it in the deliverables.
Can I use this for someone via their limited company?
Yes, the template handles both individual and limited-company contractors.
Do I need non-solicitation?
Useful if the freelancer will see your staff and clients. Otherwise skip the optional block.
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This is a document preparation service. NDASafe is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Our templates have been legally reviewed against applicable UK law at version release. For specific or complex situations, take independent legal advice.