You are managing the projects etc. as a service being provided under contract.
You are not being granted actual authority to act as an agent of the company.
The clause they are slipping in actually protects you both. If you are appointed as an agent (expressly or by implication) then you become a fiduciary for them which might give you obligations that aren’t necessary spelled out in the contract.
So, this isn’t a clause most well advised people push back on.
If they do still need to sign on behalf of the company in some discreet situations they look into getting a limited power of attorney instead. Safer and clearer for both parties.
Not legal advice of course. I assume your own attorney would have explained this to you anyway.
You are managing the projects etc. as a service being provided under contract.
You are not being granted actual authority to act as an agent of the company.
The clause they are slipping in actually protects you both. If you are appointed as an agent (expressly or by implication) then you become a fiduciary for them which might give you obligations that aren’t necessary spelled out in the contract.
So, this isn’t a clause most well advised people push back on.
If they do still need to sign on behalf of the company in some discreet situations they look into getting a limited power of attorney instead. Safer and clearer for both parties.
Not legal advice of course. I assume your own attorney would have explained this to you anyway.