Good point. Once they're actually working contract, it's actually very easy to can them if they're not what they're supposed to represent. That said, if you h

Good point. Once they're actually working contract, it's actually very easy to can them if they're not what they're supposed to represent. That said, if you have worked with peers and they all vouch for you, I wouldn't bother with the contract part, just make sure that team fit is there and that he can deal with whatever office politics are in the current org in it's current state. After all, in two years, it all could change.