We've created a free retainer agreement template for you to use to save time and secure more long-term clients. This client Retainer Agreement is for ongoing service agreements between a client and consultant or contractor.You are entitled to fully understand the proposed rates and retainer fee before you sign a retainer agreement, as in any other contract. This agreement should cover elements like the services you'll provide, how long the working relationship will last, fees, pricing, confidentiality, and more. This form is available on Westlaw. Easily search more than 600,000 legal forms to find the exact form you need. A retainer agreement is essentially a contract between you and your client and it states the terms of how you will work. A retainer agreement is a contract between a client and a professional who requires an upfront payment applied to future work.