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Indefinite-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 permanent employment contract aligned with the Labor Law that sets pay, duties, and termination, ready to authenticate on Qiwa.
An indefinite-term employment contract is the right form for permanent hiring that is not tied to a known end date, and it is the most common form for a business's core roles. Sighaty template E-02 is written to align with the Labor Law and its regulation, and it governs an ongoing relationship that ends as the law provides rather than by the mere lapse of a term. The template covers the title and duties, the basic wage and allowances, working hours and leave, the probation period, and end-of-service obligations, in two parallel languages with the Arabic text prevailing on any difference.
Get the Indefinite-Term Employment ContractE-02What this contract is and when you need it
An indefinite-term contract governs an open employment relationship that continues until one party ends it under the Labor Law. You need it for the permanent roles that form the backbone of the business, where you want stability in the relationship and a long-term mutual commitment. The template sets out the wage, duties, and leave, and it defines the probation period, the grounds for termination, and the required notice, so both parties' rights are written rather than assumed.
- Permanent core roles the business relies on.
- Moving an employee from a fixed-term contract to a permanent relationship.
- Building a stable team with clear rights and obligations for each side.
What the smart-fill asks and what you receive
The smart-fill asks clear questions: the establishment and registration details, the employee's name and nationality, the job title and work location, the basic wage and allowances, the start date, and the probation period. You need no legal knowledge; you describe your situation and we handle the aligned drafting.
Within minutes you receive a bilingual Word document, formatted and ready to sign, that can be uploaded to the Qiwa platform to authenticate the contract. The document is editable, so you fine-tune any clause before approval without starting from scratch or copying from an unknown source.
Why a lawyer-certified template beats a free download
A free contract found in a quick search may be copied from a foreign law or contain clauses that do not apply in the Kingdom, and it may unbalance the rights. The Sighaty template is certified by a licensed Saudi lawyer, drafted under the Labor Law, and updated with its amendments. Investing in a sound contract from the start is far cheaper than fixing a troubled employment relationship later.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a fixed-term and an indefinite contract?
A fixed-term contract has a known end date and ends when it lapses unless renewed, suiting temporary projects and assignments. An indefinite contract is open and continues until one party ends it under the Labor Law, suiting permanent roles. The choice depends on the nature of the work and the continuity required.
Is the probation period counted within the contract term?
Yes. Probation is part of the contract and is subject to the Labor Law regarding its maximum length and the conditions for ending the relationship during it. The template lets you set the probation period clearly, so both parties' rights during it are counted without ambiguity.
Can the template be adjusted to fit my internal work regulation?
Yes. The document is editable, so you add or adjust clauses to fit your approved internal work regulation, while keeping the Labor-Law-aligned structure as the base. It is advisable to reconcile pay, leave, and benefits with what your regulation states.
The content is general guidance, not legal advice; consult a licensed lawyer for your specific case.