Deputy Board Secretary (UAEN)

About the role

Sundus Consultancy is seeking an experienced Deputy Board Secretary to support the Board of Directors and its committees across the United Arab Emirates. The role ensures high‑level governance, regulatory compliance, and efficient Board operations for the organization and its subsidiaries.

Key responsibilities

• Support corporate governance frameworks, policies, Board charters and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, agendas, packs, minutes, decisions and action tracking.
• Maintain Board records, member registers, corporate documents, policies and governance documentation.
• Provide end‑to‑end secretariat support to Board Committees and sub‑committees.
• Advise and support Board members on governance, legal and regulatory matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support Board onboarding, succession and development.
• Manage corporate legal documentation and coordinate notarisation/legalisation processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation of governance processes while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law or a related field.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in corporate governance, Board Secretariat or a similar role.
• Experience in a regulated, complex or multi‑entity organisation is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance and commercial/corporate law.
• Professional certification in Corporate Governance or Board Secretarial practices preferred.

Required skills

• Corporate Law
• Corporate Governance
• Board Secretariat
• Regulatory Compliance