Lawyer — Labor & Employment

Al Markaz Law Firm is seeking a Lawyer specialising in Labor & Employment to join its litigation team in Al-Mirqab, Kuwait City, near the Palace of Justice. Kuwait's private sector employs over 1.7 million expatriate workers, creating constant demand for employment law expertise across visa sponsorship, termination disputes, and end-of-service benefits calculations.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers and employees before the Kuwait Labor Court and Court of Appeals
• Advise on compliance with Kuwait Labor Law (No. 6 of 2010) and subsequent amendments
• Draft employment contracts, non-compete agreements, and workplace policies compliant with Kuwaiti law
• Handle end-of-service benefits calculations and disputes under the Labor Law
• Advise on Kuwaitization (national workforce) requirements and their impact on employment decisions

Requirements

• LLB from a recognised university
• Licensed by the Kuwait Bar Association
• 3-5 years PQE in labor and employment law
• Experience appearing before Kuwait Labor Court
• Bilingual Arabic/English; understanding of kafala (sponsorship) system essential

• Labor Court representation
• Labor Law compliance advisory
• Contract drafting
• End-of-service calculations
• Kuwaitization advisory

• LLB from recognised university
• Kuwait Bar Association license
• 3-5 years labor law PQE
• Labor Court experience
• Bilingual Arabic/English