Company Secretary

About the role

The Company Secretary will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring that corporate governance standards are upheld and regulatory requirements are met across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Advise the Board and executive management on corporate governance matters and statutory obligations.
• Develop, review, and implement governance policies and support board and committee meetings, including agenda preparation and minute taking.
• Monitor UAE and GCC legislative changes, provide updates to management, and support internal compliance audits.
• Oversee statutory filings, annual reports, financial statements, and trade licence renewals, liaising with regulators and external advisors.
• Maintain statutory registers, corporate records, and the company organogram, ensuring accurate and secure documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Commerce or a related field.
• Professional qualification in Company Secretarial Practice (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a company secretarial or governance/compliance role.
• Proven experience working in the UAE or wider GCC corporate environment.
• High integrity, discretion, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Required skills