Create Your Job Letter of Intent
Generate a professionally formatted letter of intent from employer to candidate. Outline the position, compensation package, benefits, work arrangement, and pre-employment conditions. Includes at-will employment language for 49 states, Montana-specific provisions, contingency clauses, and a response deadline. Ready to send in minutes.
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What's Included in This LOI
This form generates a professional job letter of intent covering the position, compensation package, benefits, work arrangement, pre-employment conditions, and at-will employment language - all in a polished business letter format. The LOI is fully non-binding with clear disclaimers that it does not constitute an employment contract or formal offer.
Position & Start Date
Specify the position title, department, employment type, anticipated start date, and reporting structure. Sets clear expectations about the role from the outset.
Compensation Package
Build a complete compensation table with base salary, signing bonus, annual bonus target, and equity or stock options. The PDF displays these in a clean, professional table format.
Benefits & Work Arrangement
Summarize health insurance, PTO, retirement plans, and other benefits. Specify the work location and include relocation assistance details if applicable.
Contingencies & At-Will Language
Built-in contingency clause covering background checks, reference verification, work eligibility, and required employment agreements. State-specific at-will employment language makes it clear this LOI is non-binding.
LOI vs Formal Offer Letter
A job letter of intent is not a formal offer letter. It expresses the company's intent to hire and outlines proposed terms, but does not create a binding employment relationship. The formal offer letter should follow separately once the process is complete.
At-Will Employment
In 49 states plus D.C., employment is at-will - meaning either the employer or employee can end the relationship at any time without cause. Montana is the sole exception and uses a different just-cause framework after the probationary period.
Compensation Breakdown
A complete compensation package includes more than just salary. This LOI lets you outline every component so the candidate understands the full value of the offer.
Base Salary
Enter the annual gross salary and choose the structure - annual salary, hourly rate, or commission plus base. The document notes that compensation is subject to applicable tax withholdings.
Signing Bonus
A one-time payment upon starting employment. Common for competitive roles, executive positions, or candidates leaving unvested compensation at their current employer.
Annual Bonus & Equity
Specify the annual bonus target and equity or stock options. These components are often the deciding factor for experienced candidates.
Benefits Overview
Summarize health, dental, vision, PTO, retirement, life insurance, and other perks. This high-level overview helps candidates compare your offer to competing opportunities.
Pre-Employment Conditions
A job LOI is always contingent on pre-employment requirements. These standard conditions protect the employer while setting clear expectations with the candidate.
Background Check & References
The LOI makes the offer contingent on satisfactory background check and reference verification. This gives the employer a documented basis for moving forward or withdrawing.
Confidentiality Agreement
When enabled, the LOI notifies the candidate that they will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment. This is a forward-looking disclosure only.
Non-Compete Notice
When enabled, the LOI discloses that the candidate will be required to sign a non-compete agreement. The form can warn when the selected state restricts non-competes.
Relocation Assistance
When enabled, the LOI includes a relocation assistance amount. Specific terms will be detailed in the formal offer.
Job Letter of Intent
- Company letterhead format
- Full compensation table (salary, bonus, equity)
- All 50 states supported
- At-will employment language
- Non-compete & confidentiality notices
- Instant PDF download
Did you know?
Did you know?
According to hiring research, candidates who receive a written letter of intent before a formal offer are significantly more likely to accept. A job LOI demonstrates that the company is serious, organized, and transparent - giving the candidate something tangible to review before formal paperwork arrives. It also protects employers by reducing misunderstandings during the offer stage and creating a documented record of what was proposed.
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State-specific employment language built in.
Employment law varies by state, and a job LOI must reflect those differences. The most critical distinction is at-will employment: 49 states follow the at-will doctrine, while Montana uses a just-cause framework after the probationary period. This LOI automatically includes the correct at-will or Montana-specific language based on your state selection. It also accounts for non-compete restrictions and salary transparency requirements in states that regulate them.
What people are saying
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Join companies that start the hiring process with clarity
"Hiring a senior engineer who was considering two other offers, we sent the LOI within an hour of the final interview with the full compensation table laid out clearly. She accepted before the formal offer was even drafted."
Jennifer S.
Denver, CO
"I run a growing agency and needed a standard way to communicate offers to new hires before HR finalized the paperwork. The letterhead format looks professional, the at-will language is correct, and the contingency clause covers all the pre-employment requirements."
Michael T.
Atlanta, GA
"We used this to extend an LOI to a VP candidate who needed to relocate. Having the relocation assistance amount and start date in writing gave her the confidence to start planning the move."
Amanda & Jason L.
Seattle, WA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our job letter of intent
A job letter of intent is a formal document from an employer to a candidate expressing the company's intent to hire and outlining key employment terms such as position, compensation, benefits, start date, and work arrangement. It is not a binding employment contract or formal offer letter.
No. This job LOI is explicitly non-binding. It contains clear language stating it does not constitute an employment contract, is contingent on pre-employment requirements, and is subject to at-will employment provisions in most states.
A letter of intent expresses the employer's intention to hire and outlines proposed terms earlier in the process. A formal offer letter is the definitive document that finalizes the offer of employment.
Yes. The form supports base salary, signing bonus, annual bonus target, equity or stock options, and a benefits summary. Each component is optional except base salary.
All 50 states are supported. The LOI includes state-specific at-will employment language and can flag states where non-compete agreements are restricted or banned.
Instant PDF download · Updated for 2026
Instant PDF download · Updated for 2026