HR & Employment Contracts
Business-focused legal support for hr & employment contracts in the UAE, helping companies reduce risk and move forward with confidence.
HR & Employment Contracts
From CEO contracts to standardised staff templates, offer letters to merger transition agreements – we build and review the full suite of employment documentation that protects your business, ensures UAE Labour Law compliance, and reduces the risk of costly disputes.
In-depth description
Employment documentation is not just a compliance requirement – it is your first line of defense when employment relationships go wrong. Vague contracts, missing policies, and non-compliant offer letters all create liability that surfaces when you can least afford it.
We provide the full spectrum of employment documentation services, whether you need a single contract reviewed or a complete HR legal infrastructure built from the ground up.
Full Package Labor Documents
This is our comprehensive, all-in-one solution for your HR legal needs. The package includes the drafting and review of all essential employment documentation: master contract templates, a complete employee handbook with HR policies, standardised offer and termination letters, and a full set of disciplinary rules, providing a complete and robust legal framework for your entire workforce.
Scope of work
- This is a comprehensive, all-in-one solution.
- The scope includes drafting and delivering a complete set of essential employment documentation: master contract templates, a full employee handbook with HR policies, standardized offer and termination letters, and a full set of disciplinary rules.
Deliverables
- A complete and robust legal framework for the company’s entire workforce.
Pricing
- AED 25,000 – AED 60,000, billed Hourly or Lump Sum.
- Review of existing documents, AED 25,000 – AED 35,000.
- Providing customized documentation, AED 30,000 – AED 60,000.
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Draft or Review Employment Contract for CEO
We provide bespoke contract drafting and review for Chief Executive Officers, addressing complex compensation structures, equity incentives, and extensive duties. Our primary focus is on safeguarding your company’s most critical assets through robust, enforceable non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality clauses, ensuring the highest level of protection for your strategic interests.
Scope of work
- Conduct a detailed review of the proposed CEO employment contract from the company’s perspective.
- Draft and negotiate robust, enforceable non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality clauses.
- Ensure complex compensation, equity, and incentive structures are clearly defined and protect the company’s interests.
- Define clear grounds for termination to safeguard the company.
Deliverables
- A bespoke, professionally drafted CEO contract or a detailed review report with recommended amendments.
Pricing
- AED 2,500 – AED 10,000, billed Hourly or Lump Sum.
- Review of existing documents, AED 2,500 – AED 7,500.
- Providing customized documentation, AED 4,500 – AED 10,000.
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Draft or Review Employment Contract for Executives
This service is tailored for senior-level executives who have access to sensitive company data and key client relationships. We draft and review contracts that clearly define performance metrics and incentives, while incorporating carefully crafted non-compete and non-solicitation clauses to protect your trade secrets and prevent the poaching of clients or staff upon their departure.
Scope of work
- Tailor employment contracts for senior executives with access to sensitive company data and client relationships.
- Draft clear performance metrics and incentive plans.
- Incorporate carefully crafted non-compete and non-solicitation clauses to protect trade secrets and prevent poaching of clients or staff.
Deliverables
- A bespoke executive employment contract or a detailed review report with recommended amendments.
Pricing
- AED 2,500 – AED 10,000, billed Hourly or Lump Sum.
- Review of existing documents, AED 2,500 – AED 7,500.
- Providing customized documentation, AED 4,500 – AED 10,000.
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Draft or Review Employment Contract for Non-Executives
We ensure that employment contracts for your non-executive staff are clear, fair, and fully compliant with UAE Labour Law. While focusing on defining roles and responsibilities, we also strategically incorporate appropriate and enforceable non-compete or non-solicitation clauses where the position warrants it, providing a crucial layer of protection for your business operations.
Scope of work
- Ensure employment contracts for non-executive staff are clear, fair, and fully compliant with UAE Labour Law.
- Define roles and responsibilities clearly to prevent future disputes.
- Strategically incorporate appropriate and enforceable restrictive covenants (e.g., confidentiality) where the role warrants it.
Deliverables
- A legally compliant and clear employment contract for non-executive staff.
Pricing
- AED 2,500 – AED 10,000, billed Hourly or Lump Sum.
- Review of existing documents, AED 2,500 – AED 7,500.
- Providing customized documentation, AED 4,500 – AED 10,000.
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Draft or Review Employment Contract for Managers and Sales
For roles directly responsible for revenue and client management, we draft and review specialised contracts. The core focus is on protecting your client base and confidential business data through strong, enforceable non-solicitation and non-compete clauses, alongside clear terms for commission structures, sales targets, and performance expectations.
Scope of work
- Draft specialized contracts for roles directly responsible for revenue and client management.
- The core focus is on protecting the client base and confidential data through strong non-solicitation and non-compete clauses.
- Clearly define commission structures, sales targets, and performance expectations to align incentives and protect the company.
Deliverables
- A specialized contract tailored for sales and managerial roles.
Pricing
- AED 2,500 – AED 10,000, billed Hourly or Lump Sum.
- Review of existing documents, AED 2,500 – AED 7,500.
- Providing customized documentation, AED 4,500 – AED 10,000.
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Draft or Review Employment Contract Templates for Staffs
To streamline your hiring process, we create standardised, legally sound employment contract templates. These templates are fully compliant with current UAE Labour Law and can be easily adapted for various staff roles within your organization, ensuring consistency and legal protection across all your new hires while saving you significant time.
Scope of work
- Create a standardized, legally sound master employment contract template.
- The template will be fully compliant with current UAE Labour Law and easily adaptable for various staff roles.
- Include optional clauses that HR can include or exclude based on seniority.
- This ensures consistency and legal protection across all new hires.
Deliverables
- A master employment contract template in an editable format with an accompanying guide.
Pricing
- AED 2,500 – AED 6,000, billed Hourly or Lump Sum.
Primary Determinants of Pricing - Review of existing documents, AED 2,500 – AED 4,500.
- Providing customized documentation, AED 4,000 – AED 6,000.
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Draft or Review Offer Letters
We draft and review clear, concise, and legally compliant offer letters that align with UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) requirements. This ensures the key terms of employment are agreed upon from the outset, securing your chosen candidate and minimizing the risk of disputes before the formal contract is signed.
Scope of work
- Draft a clear, concise, and legally compliant offer letter template that aligns with MOHRE requirements.
- The scope is to ensure the key terms of employment are agreed upon from the outset, securing the candidate and minimizing the risk of disputes before the full contract is signed.
Deliverables
- A legally compliant Offer Letter template.
Pricing
- AED 1,500 – AED 3,500, billed Hourly or Lump Sum.
- Review of existing documents, AED 1,500 – AED 3,000.
- Providing customized documentation, AED 2,500 – AED 3,500.
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Draft or Review Merger Agreements (Employee Transition)
During a corporate merger or acquisition, we provide specialised legal services to manage the human element. We draft and review the employment-related clauses of the agreement to ensure a smooth, compliant, and fair transition of employees from one entity to another, addressing critical issues like the transfer of benefits and recognition of continuous service.
Scope of work
- Conduct due diligence on the target company’s workforce and employment liabilities.
- Draft and negotiate the employment-related clauses within the main M&A agreement.
- The scope is to ensure a smooth, compliant, and fair transition of employees, addressing critical issues like the transfer of benefits and recognition of continuous service.
Deliverables
- A legal due diligence report on employment matters.
- Drafted employment clauses for the M&A agreement.
Pricing
- AED 2,500 – AED 10,000, billed Hourly or Lump Sum.
- Review of existing documents, AED 2,500 – AED 7,500.
- Providing customized documentation, AED 4,500 – AED 10,000.
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Labour Legislation Memo & Manual
The Labour Legislation Memo and Manual offers a comprehensive guide to employment laws and regulations. It ensures compliance with legal standards, covering workplace rights, responsibilities, and policies. Designed for HR professionals, employers, and legal consultants, this resource simplifies complex laws for effective implementation and informed decision-making in the workplace.
Scope of work
- Create a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to UAE employment laws and regulations.
- The manual will cover all key aspects of the employer-employee relationship, ensuring the client’s HR team and management are fully informed of their legal obligations and can make compliant decisions.
Deliverables
- A bespoke Labour Legislation Manual tailored to the client’s industry.
Pricing
- AED 10,000, Fixed Fee.
Are your employment contracts legally sound and enforceable?
Do your employment contracts comply with UAE Labour Law?
Are executive contracts protecting your business secrets?
Are you hiring at scale without standardised templates?
Are you going through a merger involving employee transitions?
Frequently asked questions
A non-solicitation clause bars the former employee from approaching the firm’s clients or colleagues. A non-compete bars working for competitors or starting a competing business. Both are permissible but subject to reasonableness review. Non-solicitation clauses are generally easier to enforce in practice.
Key contacts:
Romain Astruc
Managing Partner – Generalist, Advisory & Litigation
David Dutruc-Rosset
Associate – Family, Individuals & Litigation
Mehdi Al Ghafari
Associate – Corporate, Commercial & Litigation
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WHAT SET US APART
Why ASTRUC & Co
Employment contracts that protect your business require precise drafting, not template adaptation. We build yours to last.
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Business-first drafts
We draft employment contracts around your business model, compensation structure and risk exposure. Every clause – from probation to non-compete – is designed to work when it
2.
Senior counsel only
Employment contracts are used in termination proceedings, visa disputes and regulatory reviews. Senior lawyers draft them – a poorly worded clause can cost more than the
3.
Cross-border fluency
Companies with French parent entities often need contracts satisfying both UAE labour law and French employment standards. We draft across both systems
More than legal counsel
With you, all the way
Life in the UAE brings extraordinary opportunities — and equally complex legal realities. Whether you’re relocating your family, navigating a divorce across jurisdictions, or structuring an inheritance that spans continents, you deserve a legal partner who understands both the technicalities and the human side of what you’re going through. At ASTRUC & Co, we treat every client’s situation as if it were our own.
From our offices in Dubai to our network spanning Riyadh, Paris, and Luxembourg, we bring senior-level attention to every matter — personal or financial. We believe the best legal advice is honest, clear, and delivered by someone who genuinely cares about the outcome. That’s why our clients stay with us, and why they come back when life presents its next chapter.
Ready to move forward?
Book a consultation with our team to discuss your situation and explore the right legal and strategic approach for your business.