Company Secretary

The Company Secretary will play a critical role in ensuring the organization adheres to corporate governance standards, complies with regulatory requirements, and maintains accurate statutory records. The role requires a trusted advisor who can influence senior leadership while ensuring legal and compliance frameworks are consistently upheld. Key Responsibilities: • 1. Corporate Governance • Advise the Board and executive management on corporate governance matters and statutory obligations. • Ensure the organization complies with best practices in governance and regulatory frameworks • Develop, review, and implement corporate governance policies and procedures • Support board and committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and documentation 2. Compliance • Ensure the company complies with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. • Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements within the UAE and wider GCC. • Provide timely updates and guidance to management on legal and regulatory developments. • Support internal compliance audits and risk mitigation initiatives 3. Legal & Regulatory Filings • Oversee the preparation and submission of statutory filings and regulatory documentation. • Ensure timely filing of annual reports, financial statements, and trade licence renewals. • Liaise with regulatory authorities, government bodies, and external advisors where required 4. Record Keeping & Corporate Documentation • Maintain and update statutory registers, including: • Register of shareholders • Register of directors • Other corporate records and legal documentation • Ensure safe custody and organization of both physical and electronic records. • Maintain and regularly update the company organogram to reflect current structures. • Ensure management has access to accurate, up-to-date corporate information Key Skills & Competencies • Strong knowledge or interest in company law, corporate governance, and compliance. • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. • Ability to handle large volumes of information with accuracy and efficiency. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. • High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Commerce, or a related field. • A professional qualification in Company Secretarial Practice (preferred). Experience • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a company secretarial or similar governance/compliance role. • Proven experience working within a corporate environment in the UAE or wider GCC region. • Strong understanding of regional legal and regulatory frameworks Preferred Attributes • Experience supporting board-level governance and decision-making. • Familiarity with UAE regulatory authorities and compliance requirements. • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Commerce, or a related field. A professional qualification in Company Secretarial Practice (preferred). Minimum 5 years' experience in a company secretarial or governance/compliance role. Proven experience within a corporate environment in the UAE or wider GCC region. Strong knowledge of regional legal and regulatory frameworks.

1. Corporate Governance: Advise the Board and executive management on corporate governance matters and statutory obligations; ensure compliance with governance best practices; develop, review, and implement governance policies; support board and committee meetings including agendas, minutes, and documentation. 2. Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies; monitor changes in legislation in UAE and GCC; provide updates to management on legal/regulatory developments; support internal compliance audits and risk mitigation. 3. Legal & Regulatory Filings: Oversee preparation and submission of statutory filings and regulatory documentation; ensure timely filing of annual reports, financial statements, and trade licence renewals; liaise with regulatory authorities and external advisors. 4. Record Keeping & Corporate Documentation: Maintain statutory registers (shareholders, directors, etc.); ensure safe custody of records; maintain and update the company organogram; ensure management has access to accurate corporate information.