# Governance Director — Confidential

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4479814781-governance-director
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 5,880 to 8,820 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-15
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/governance-director-at-confidential-4479814781?_l=en

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## Description

We are seeking a Governance Director to lead corporate governance and board affairs, and to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO. You will ensure board and committee meetings run with rigor, directives are executed on time, and the organization operates within a strong governance framework.

What you'll do

• Lead the end-to-end board and committee cycle: agendas, board packs, meeting facilitation, minutes, and resolution tracking

• Advise the CEO ahead of and during board meetings, providing strategic briefings and recommendations

• Own the corporate governance framework, including charters, policies, and delegation of authority

• Receive CEO and board directives, convert them into action plans, and track delivery across business units

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and governance codes, and report on gaps and risks

• Act as a strategic key point of contact between the board, the CEO, and senior management

• Safeguard highly confidential and sensitive information

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Management, or a related field; a master's degree, or a governance qualification (e.g., Corporate Governance, CGP, or similar) is a plus

• [8–10] years of experience in corporate governance, board secretariat, strategy, or the office of a senior executive, including [3+] years in a leadership role

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## Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Management, or a related field; a master's degree, or a governance qualification (e.g., Corporate Governance, CGP, or similar) is a plus
[8–10] years of experience in corporate governance, board secretariat, strategy, or the office of a senior executive, including [3+] years in a leadership role

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