Document background
The Intent to Offer Letter is a crucial document in the Irish employment recruitment process, typically used after successful initial interviews but before the issuance of a formal employment contract. It serves as a written confirmation of the company's serious interest in hiring a candidate while maintaining necessary flexibility and conditions. The document is particularly useful in situations involving senior roles, complex hiring processes, or when there are specific conditions that need to be met before a formal offer can be made. Under Irish law, while not as formally binding as an employment contract, the Intent to Offer Letter must be carefully drafted to avoid creating unintended legal obligations while still demonstrating serious intent. It typically includes preliminary terms of employment, conditions precedent, and next steps in the hiring process.
