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Saudi Fixed-Term Employment Contract: A Ready Template Certified by a Licensed Saudi Lawyer
- Category
- Employment and HR
- Language
- Arabic + English
- Format
- Editable DOCX
CERTIFICATION RECORD
This template was prepared and reviewed by a licensed Saudi lawyer and is kept current as the Kingdom's regulations change.
Where an Arabic and an English text exist, the Arabic text prevails
A fixed-term employment contract aligned with the Labor Law, drafted in Arabic and English and ready to authenticate on the Qiwa platform.
A fixed-term employment contract is the right form when a business needs an employee for a known period tied to a project, a season, or a temporary assignment, with a clear start and end from the moment of signing. Sighaty template E-01 is written to align with the Labor Law and its implementing regulation, and it covers the clauses each side needs: the identities of the establishment and the employee, the job title and duties, the basic wage and allowances, working hours and leave, and the terms for ending and renewing the contract. The template is bilingual, so a non-Arabic-speaking employee can understand their obligations, while the Arabic text remains the one that prevails on any difference.
Get the Fixed-Term Employment ContractE-01What this contract is and when you need it
A fixed-term contract ties the employment relationship to an agreed period, ending when that period ends unless it is renewed. You need it when hiring for a temporary project, covering an absence, or testing an employee's performance before a long-term commitment. The template sets out the wage, the term, and the way renewal works, and it defines what follows an early termination by either side, so nothing is left to interpretation.
- Hiring tied to a project or assignment with a known end date.
- Covering the leave or absence of a permanent employee for a set period.
- Seasonal work or an operational peak needing temporary staff.
What the smart-fill asks and what you receive
The smart-fill asks short, direct questions: the establishment name and registration, the employee's details and nationality, the job title and work location, the basic wage and allowances, the start date and term, and the probation period if any. You answer in your own words, and we draft the aligned clauses automatically.
Within minutes you receive a bilingual Word document, formatted and ready to print and sign, which you can upload to the Qiwa platform to authenticate the contract. You get an editable document, so you can adjust any detail before final approval without starting from a blank page.
Why a lawyer-certified template beats a free download
Free templates circulating online are often copied from other countries' laws or are outdated and do not track amendments to the Labor Law, and they may contain clauses that are not enforceable in the Kingdom. The Sighaty template is certified by a licensed Saudi lawyer, written for the local regulatory context, and reviewed and updated as regulations change. That difference shows at the first dispute or audit, when an aligned contract is your first line of defense.
Frequently asked questions
Does a fixed-term contract renew automatically?
It depends on what the parties agreed in the contract and on the Labor Law. If both continue to perform the contract after its term ends without a new agreement, it may be treated as extended under the law. The template therefore sets the renewal mechanism clearly so there is no dispute over whether the relationship continues.
Must the contract be authenticated on the Qiwa platform?
Authenticating employment contracts on the Qiwa platform has become an established practice that protects both parties' rights and links the employment relationship to official records. The template is designed to be ready for upload and authentication, so you enter its data into the platform without redrafting.
Is the template valid for both Saudi and non-Saudi employees?
Yes. The template is written to serve both cases and lets you specify nationality and residence or ID details during fill-in. Being bilingual makes it especially suitable for a non-Arabic-speaking employee, while the Arabic text remains the one that prevails.
The content is general guidance, not legal advice; consult a licensed lawyer for your specific case.