Noura Al Awfii LL.B.
Noura practises in the area of employment, advising both domestic and international clients on a wide range of employment matters in Saudi Arabia. She provides strategic legal counsel on issues related to employment contracts, workplace policies, terminations, and compliance with Saudi labour regulations.
With extensive in-house experience with some of the largest companies in Saudi Arabia, Noura has a deep understanding of the employment challenges businesses face. Her background enables her to offer practical, business-oriented solutions that align with both legal requirements and corporate objectives.
Noura also assists clients in navigating complex employment disputes, including disciplinary actions, privatization, and terminations. She combines her in-depth knowledge of Saudi labour law with her practical industry experience to help clients mitigate risks and implement best practices within their entities.
EXPERIENCE
- Advising clients on employment contracts, workplace policies, and compliance with Saudi labour regulations.*
- Advising major Semi-Government entity on employee transfers post privatization, ensuring compliance with labour law and best practices.*
- Advising multinational companies regarding labour disputes, including overtime claims, wrongful termination, and breaches of post-termination restrictions.*
- Drafting and reviewing internal HR policies and work regulations to align with legal requirements and company strategy.*
- Supported various clients through updating their employment contracts post recent labour law amendments.*
- Advising employers on managing concurrent employment rights and liabilities.*
- Advising multinational companies on recruitment and employment of expatriates in Saudi Arabia, ensuring compliance with local laws and Saudization requirements.*
*Denotes experience from previous firm.
- Arabic
- English
- Prince Mohammed bin Fahad University, Bachelors in Law, 2021
