Faisal Alassiri
Biography
Faisal Alassiri is a Saudi licensed junior associate who specialized in employment. Faisal has advised on a wide range of employment and pension related matters across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and contract drafting to terminations and settlements. Faisal has represented clients in labor court hearings, drafted defense memorandums, and successfully negotiated settlements and mediated disputes. Faisal has also led internal disciplinary investigations, performed compliance audits, and delivered training sessions to HR and management teams. Faisal's work extends to the intersection of employment and intellectual property law, where he advises on confidentiality, non-compete, data privacy and IP assignment clauses. He has also authored and contributed to several publications on employment law developments in Saudi Arabia.
Practice Focus
Employment
Representative Legal Matters
- Led employee disciplinary investigations, conducting fair and thorough meetings, questioning employees, and preparing detailed reports with meeting minutes.
- Contributed to a large-scale project for the Premium Residency Center, providing an in-depth comparative analysis of premium residency laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Conducted employment-related legal due diligence for Al-Arabia in its SAR 1.05 billion acquisition of Faden Media, assessing compliance risks and obligations.
- Drafted defence memorandums and represented clients in Labour Court hearings, effectively advocating for employers in employment disputes.
- Advised on employment and pension-related matters across the entire employee lifecycle, including terminations, onboarding, employment contracts, and settlements.
- Performed comprehensive compliance audits, ensuring company policies align with the Labor Law and its implementing regulations.
- Designed and delivered tailored training sessions on employment law to equip HR teams and management with essential legal knowledge.
- Negotiated settlements and participated in mediation processes, facilitating amicable resolutions in employment disputes.
- Drafted legal advice on security-related operations in KSA, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Advised on the intersection of employment and intellectual property law, assisting in drafting and reviewing employment contracts and corporate agreements with IP protection clauses, including confidentiality, non-compete, and IP assignment provisions.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Member of the Saudi Bar.
Education
- Prince Sultan University (Bachelor of Laws, LLB) (2022)
Languages
- Arabic
- English
- Spanish
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