Compliance Manager

Exergy are representing an established international industrial services business seeking an experienced Compliance & Indirect Contracts Manager to oversee regulatory compliance, corporate governance, licensing and indirect contracting activities across its Middle East operations. This is a senior position offering the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and take ownership of the organisation's compliance framework across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. You will lead the company's regulatory and licensing activities across multiple legal entities, branches and industrial facilities, ensuring that all operations are appropriately structured, licensed and compliant with local legislation. Key responsibilities will include: • Managing commercial and industrial licensing across multiple UAE entities and facilities. • Overseeing regulatory permits and approvals, including Civil Defence, environmental, HSSE and municipality requirements. • Acting as a key point of contact with UAE government authorities, particularly in Abu Dhabi. • Managing corporate governance matters, including entity structures, UBO filings, incorporations and amendments. • Developing and maintaining compliance frameworks, obligations registers and regulatory reporting. • Overseeing licensing and regulatory compliance across Saudi Arabia and Qatar. • Managing outsourced PRO and compliance service providers. • Leading indirect contracting activities covering suppliers, subcontractors, contract labour, agencies and facilities. • Managing and developing a small compliance and indirect contracts team. Requirements: • 10+ years' experience in legal, regulatory compliance, corporate governance or licensing roles within the UAE and wider GCC. • Demonstrable, hands-on experience managing industrial or manufacturing licences and permits in Abu Dhabi. • Strong working relationships and experience dealing directly with UAE government authorities. • Experience managing multiple legal entities, branches and corporate structures. • Knowledge of UAE company legislation, UBO requirements and regulatory frameworks. • Exposure to Saudi Arabia and Qatar regulatory requirements. • Experience managing indirect commercial contracts and third-party service providers. • At least three years' experience leading a team. • Degree in Law or a related discipline preferred. • Fluent English is essential; Arabic language skills would be a significant advantage. This represents a senior appointment within a growing international industrial business, with responsibility for strengthening existing compliance arrangements and supporting future regional expansion. The position is based in Dubai, with regular visits to operational facilities in Abu Dhabi and occasional travel to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

10+ years' experience in legal, regulatory compliance, corporate governance or licensing roles within the UAE and wider GCC. Demonstrable, hands-on experience managing industrial or manufacturing licences and permits in Abu Dhabi. Strong working relationships and experience dealing directly with UAE government authorities. Experience managing multiple legal entities, branches and corporate structures. Knowledge of UAE company legislation, UBO requirements and regulatory frameworks. Exposure to Saudi Arabia and Qatar regulatory requirements. Experience managing indirect commercial contracts and third-party service providers. At least three years' experience leading a team. Degree in Law or a related discipline preferred. Fluent English is essential; Arabic language skills would be a significant advantage.

Managing commercial and industrial licensing across multiple UAE entities and facilities. Overseeing regulatory permits and approvals, including Civil Defence, environmental, HSSE and municipality requirements. Acting as a key point of contact with UAE government authorities, particularly in Abu Dhabi. Managing corporate governance matters, including entity structures, UBO filings, incorporations and amendments. Developing and maintaining compliance frameworks, obligations registers and regulatory reporting. Overseeing licensing and regulatory compliance across Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Managing outsourced PRO and compliance service providers. Leading indirect contracting activities covering suppliers, subcontractors, contract labour, agencies and facilities. Managing and developing a small compliance and indirect contracts team.