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

Pierre Kayrouz

Chief Legal Officer
Maria Valeyeva

Maria Valeyeva

Chief Compliance Officer
Georges Touma

Georges Touma

Head Litigator
Hanan Ahmed Al Balushi

Hanan Ahmed

Practicing Lawyer
Lathamani Chandrashekar

Lathamani Chandrashekar

Senior Corporate Counsel
Arka Navle

Arka Navle

Corporate Counsel
Nashita Nazneen

Nashita Nazneen

Junior Corporate Counsel
Professor Mark Engelman

Mark Engelman

Intellectual Property Barrister
Rita Semaan

Rita Semaan

Legal Consultant
Carlos Rahme

Carlos Rahme

Senior Legal Consultant
Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Souhad Al Ghorayeb

Senior Legal Consultant
Sandy Y. Geagea

Sandy Geagea

Legal Consultant
Saeed Gaber

Saeed Gaber

Legal Research Analyst
Muhammed Ali Charif

Muhammed Ali Charif

Junior Legal Counsel
Jenifer Abu Nasr

Jenifer Abu Nasr

Paralegal
Patricia Abi Mansour

Patricia Abi Mansour

Business Development Manager
Valakshmi Balasubramanian

Varalakshmi Balasubramanian

Operations Assistant
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