Contract Drafting and Review in Jordan

A properly drafted contract protects your rights when disputes arise and eliminates the ambiguity that is later exploited in court. A poorly worded contract or one copied from generic templates is often interpreted against the party that prepared it and opens doors for circumvention.

Our legal team does not stop at drafting — we review the contract from the opposing counsel perspective to anticipate every weakness and close every potential loophole before it becomes a dispute.

• Sale and Purchase Contracts: Real estate, vehicles, goods, and business assets.
• Lease Agreements: Residential and commercial, with maintenance, eviction, and renewal clauses.
• Employment Contracts: Salary terms, confidentiality, non-compete, and termination provisions.
• Construction and Contractor Agreements: Specifications, timelines, and delay penalties.
• Partnership and Incorporation Agreements: Profit distribution, authority, and exit mechanisms.
• Agency and Distribution Agreements: Exclusivity, territories, obligations, and termination.
• Non-Disclosure Agreements: NDAs tailored to the specific nature of each business relationship.
• Service and Consulting Contracts: Scope, deliverables, liability, and payment terms.

• Jordanian Civil Code No. 43/1976 — defines the elements, validity conditions, and effects of contracts.
• Jordanian Commercial Law No. 12/1966 — for commercial-natured agreements.
• Jordanian Labor Law No. 8/1996 — sets minimum standards for employment contracts.
• Intellectual Property and Trademarks Law — for licensing agreements and digital rights.
• E-Commerce Law No. 15/2015 — for digital contracts and electronic service agreements.

1. Full Legal Reading: Reviewing every clause and identifying weaknesses and loopholes.
2. Legal Compliance Check: Verifying that clauses conform to applicable Jordanian legislation and do not contravene public policy.
3. Risk Identification: Highlighting dangerous or ambiguous clauses that could be interpreted against your interest.
4. Recommendations: Proposing specific drafting amendments with a legal rationale for each.
5. Final Version: Preparing an amended contract ready for signing after your approval.

Whether you need a contract drafted from scratch or an existing draft reviewed before signing — send us a copy and our team will respond with a full legal assessment.