Strategic Legal Counsel for International Companies and Foreign Workforce in Lebanon
With over 25 years of experience representing businesses in employment and labour matters, Jurdi & Co. offers expert, results-driven legal support to international companies, multinational corporations, and foreign investors operating in Lebanon. Based in Downtown Beirut, our firm provides direct, immediate access to labour courts, ministries, and regulatory bodies, allowing us to act swiftly and effectively on your behalf for all aspects of Lebanese employment law.
We specialize in assisting businesses with their international workforce needs, including foreign employees on contract with Lebanese businesses, expatriate assignments, and navigating immigration and work permit processes in Lebanon. We also offer guidance for entities engaging with Employers of Record (EOR).
Comprehensive Employment & Labour Legal Services for International Businesses
Our Employment & Labour Law practice helps international clients proactively avoid risk, ensure compliance, and efficiently manage their workforce under Lebanese labour laws and regulations. We offer a full spectrum of specialized services:
Immigration & Work Permits for Foreign Employees:
Work permit applications and renewals for foreign nationals.
Residency permits and visa compliance for expatriate staff.
Legal guidance for foreign employees on contract with Lebanese businesses.
Assistance with family reunification visas and related immigration matters.
International Employment Contracts: Drafting and reviewing employment contracts tailored for foreign employees, expatriate assignments, and cross-border engagements, ensuring compliance with both Lebanese and international best practices.
Employer of Record (EOR) Advisory: Legal counsel for international companies engaging Employers of Record (EORs) in Lebanon, clarifying legal obligations, liabilities, and contractual frameworks.
Cross-Border HR & Compliance: Advisory on international HR policies, global mobility, and ensuring seamless compliance for a multinational workforce operating in Lebanon.
Employee Dispute Resolution: Strategic negotiation and settlement of employee disputes, including wrongful termination claims, harassment complaints, and discrimination allegations.
Termination & Restructuring: Legal guidance on termination procedures, redundancy processes, and workforce restructuring for international entities in Lebanon, minimizing legal exposure.
Social Security Compliance (NSSF): Guidance on National Social Security Fund (NSSF) obligations and contributions, particularly for foreign employees and international payroll structures.
Workplace Compliance & Advisory: Counsel on all aspects of Lebanese workplace regulations, compensation, benefits, and occupational health and safety standards.
Labour Court Representation: Robust representation before labour courts, arbitration councils, and employment dispute tribunals across Lebanon.
We prioritize practical, business-focused solutions that minimize liability, safeguard your international reputation, and avoid unnecessary litigation when operating in the Lebanese market.
Sector-Specific & Cross-Border Employment Law Expertise
We apply our deep knowledge of Lebanese employment law to the specific needs of various sectors and the complexities of international operations:
Technology & Corporate Enterprises: Addressing unique employment challenges for international tech companies and large corporations, including confidentiality agreements, employee equity plans, and global mobility policies.
Healthcare & Hospitality: Navigating sector-specific regulations concerning foreign talent, working conditions, and shifts for international chains and institutions.
Media & Education: Handling talent agreements, freelance arrangements, and labour claims for international media groups and educational institutions with a presence in Lebanon.
Foreign Investment & Market Entry: Providing comprehensive labour law advice as part of your market entry strategy into Lebanon, especially regarding hiring foreign employees and setting up local operations.
Whether you're establishing a new entity, structuring a workforce that includes foreign employees, or registering staff with the National Social Security Fund, we handle the process directly — from Ministry of Labour work-permit applications through ongoing compliance with Lebanon's Labour Law.
In Practice
Jurdi & Co advises international employers on Lebanese employment law, from market entry through ongoing compliance. The work centers on four recurring needs: structuring Employer-of-Record and cross-border employment arrangements for companies without a Lebanese entity; securing work permits and residency visas for foreign employees through the Ministry of Labour and General Security; keeping payroll, termination, and NSSF registration compliant with the Lebanese Labour Law; and advising multinational HR teams on how Lebanese labour rules interact with a global employment policy drafted elsewhere.
The practice operates in Arabic, French, and English, and its Downtown Beirut office sits close to the Ministry of Labour, the NSSF, and the courts that hear labour disputes.
Contact Your Employment & Labour Law Firm in Lebanon
Contact Jurdi & Co to structure an Employer-of-Record arrangement, secure work permits for foreign hires, review payroll and termination compliance, or align a global HR policy with Lebanese labour law.