Is the written offer of a job from a future employer legally binding for her?

I'm changing employers, but I don't want to resign before I have a new employment contract in hand. My future employer told me it wouldn't happen until the end of the month. However, I will receive a written job offer from her. Is this offer legally binding for the future employer?
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If it is there that he accepts you, then yes. If it's just a job offer, no.
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