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Dear ,
Subject: Offer of Employment —
We are pleased to offer you the position of at . We were impressed with your profile and believe you will be a valuable addition to our team.
The principal terms of your employment are as follows:
Position: Employment Type: fulltime
Start Date: Gross Monthly Salary: AED ( only)
You will also be entitled to leave and other benefits in accordance with company policy and applicable labour law. Full terms will be set out in your employment contract.
This offer is subject to the successful completion of any background and document verification and the signing of the formal employment contract.
We look forward to welcoming you to .
Yours sincerely,
_______________________
Acceptance: I, , accept the above offer of employment.
Signature: ____________________ Date: ____________________
Fill in: Company Name, Date of Offer, Candidate Full Name, Position Offered, Expected Start Date, Gross Monthly Salary, Authorised Signatory Name
What is a job offer letter?
A job offer letter is a formal document an employer sends to a selected candidate, confirming that they are being offered a specific role and setting out the key terms — position, start date, salary and reporting line. It comes before the detailed employment contract and gives the candidate a clear written basis on which to accept. In the UAE and Pakistan, a well-structured offer letter signals professionalism and reduces misunderstandings between the company and the new hire.
When do you need one?
Employers issue an offer letter once they have decided to hire a candidate, after interviews are complete. The candidate uses it to make their decision and, importantly, often needs it for other steps — such as resigning from a current job, applying for a work visa, or relocating. For this reason the offer letter should state the most important terms accurately, even though the full conditions follow in the employment contract. Including an acceptance section lets the candidate sign and return it, creating a record that the offer was made and accepted.
Format & what to include
A job offer letter is addressed directly to the candidate and opens by clearly offering the named position. It then lists the essential terms in an easy-to-read block: position, employment type, reporting line, work location, start date, gross salary and probation period. A good offer letter notes that the offer is conditional on document verification and signing the formal contract, optionally sets a date by which to respond, and ends with the authorised signatory's name and designation. Adding an acceptance line for the candidate to sign turns the letter into a simple two-way record.
Frequently asked questions
Is an offer letter the same as an employment contract?
No. An offer letter confirms the offer and the headline terms; the employment contract is the detailed, legally binding agreement signed afterward. The offer letter usually states that it is subject to signing the full contract.
Is a job offer letter legally binding?
An accepted offer letter can create certain obligations, but the definitive terms are governed by the employment contract and local labour law. Employers typically make the offer conditional on verification and contract signing to keep the position clear.
What must a good offer letter include?
At minimum: the job title, employment type, start date, gross salary, reporting line and work location, plus any probation period. Stating that the offer is subject to document verification and the formal contract is good practice.
Can a candidate use an offer letter for a visa?
Often yes — an offer letter is commonly used to begin a work-visa process and to support resignation from a current employer. Make sure the role title, salary and start date are accurate, as these may be checked against the contract.