Employment agreements and contracts

Clear and enforceable employment contracts are the foundation of strong workplace relationships. At Kayrouz & Associates, we help clients draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements that stand up to scrutiny and reflect current legal standards.

Practice Overview

Our team advises employers and employees on all types of employment contracts, from standard offer letters to bespoke executive agreements. We ensure each contract meets UAE labour law requirements, reflects the parties’ expectations, and includes appropriate protections for both sides.

We draft clear, enforceable terms on job scope, compensation, benefits, probation, termination, and restrictive covenants. We also assist in adapting employment agreements for free zones, DIFC, ADGM, and multinational operations.

Whether starting a new role, hiring a senior executive, or restructuring employment terms, we offer strategic guidance tailored to each situation and sector.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts
  • Executive service agreements and incentive structures
  • Fixed-term, part-time, and consultancy arrangements
  • Confidentiality, non-compete, and non-solicitation clauses
  • Contract renewals, amendments, and termination procedures
  • Cross-border employment contract structuring

Meet Our Team

Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
Pierre Kayrouz
Chief Legal Officer
Maria Valeyeva
Chief Compliance Officer
Georges Touma
Head Litigator
Hanan Ahmed
Practicing Lawyer
Lathamani Chandrashekar
Senior Corporate Counsel
Arka Navle
Corporate Counsel
Nashita Nazneen
Junior Corporate Counsel
Mark Engelman
Intellectual Property Barrister
Rita Semaan
Legal Consultant
Carlos Rahme
Senior Legal Consultant
Souhad Al Ghorayeb
Senior Legal Consultant
Sandy Geagea
Legal Consultant
Saeed Gaber
Legal Research Analyst
Muhammed Ali Charif
Junior Legal Counsel
Jenifer Abu Nasr
Paralegal
Patricia Abi Mansour
Business Development Manager
Varalakshmi Balasubramanian
Operations Assistant
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