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Employment & Labour

Introduction

Employment contracts, Saudisation, workplace policies, terminations and labour disputes under the Saudi Labour Law.

Towers of the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh

People decisions carry legal risk at every stage, from the offer letter to the final settlement. We advise employers on contracts, internal work regulations, Saudisation and work permits, and on handling terminations and disputes fairly and defensibly.

The Labour Law amendments in force since February 2025 changed rules on contracts, resignation, leave and working conditions. We help employers bring contracts and policies into line, and represent them at the amicable settlement stage and before the labour courts.

Across the lifecycle

How we help

  1. Hiring

    Offer letters, employment contracts and work permits for Saudi and expatriate staff.

  2. Policies

    Internal work regulations, disciplinary rules and HR policies that comply with the law.

  3. Compliance

    Saudisation targets, wage protection, working hours and leave.

  4. Change

    Moving staff in acquisitions and restructurings, and reducing the workforce lawfully.

  5. Disputes

    Amicable settlement and representation before the labour courts.

Key contacts

Partners and professionals

  • Managing Partner

    Amro Abdulhadi Alzahrani

    General Counsel & Strategic Business Advisor

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Contact

Speak to AZ&P about the decisions that shape ownership, growth and risk.