Corporate Governance Manager (Arabic Speaker)

About the role

Black Pearl is recruiting a Corporate Governance Manager for a leading engineering firm based in Dubai. The role designs and upholds best-in-class governance practices, supports Board and committee processes and ensures transparent decision-making aligned with strategic objectives. Candidates must be fluent Arabic speakers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Corporate Governance Framework aligned with the UAE Corporate Governance Code and the firm's strategic priorities.
• Manage the full governance cycle for the Board of Directors and executive committees: draft agendas, prepare briefing materials, record minutes and track action items.
• Advise the Board and senior management on governance best practices, stakeholder engagement and ESG trends.
• Draft, review and update governance policies, charters, codes of conduct and related documentation.
• Coordinate annual Board and committee performance evaluations and identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with legal advisors, regulators and auditors on governance matters and ensure compliance with disclosure requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments in corporate governance and integrate new requirements into existing practices.
• Design and deliver training on governance, ethics and sustainability for Board members and executives.
• Prepare governance disclosure reports and sustainability updates for regulatory filings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Business Administration or a related field; Master's degree or governance certification (e.g. ICSA, CGP) preferred.
• 5-7 years in a governance role, ideally within utilities, infrastructure or government-linked entities, with a proven track record supporting Board and committee functions.
• Fluent English (required); Arabic preferred.

Required skills

• Extensive knowledge of UAE corporate governance regulations and ESG reporting standards.
• Proficiency with board-management platforms and governance portals.
• Exceptional organizational and facilitation skills, strategic thinking, high integrity and strong interpersonal and advisory capabilities.