Government Relations Officer (UAE National)

About the role

Join a global leader in oilfield services and help shape the future of energy by building strong relationships with UAE government authorities. You will monitor legislation, ensure compliance, and act as the primary liaison between Baker Hughes and key public sector stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor existing and proposed UAE legislation and keep management informed of regulatory changes.
• Manage end‑to‑end immigration and labour processes, including visas, work permits, labour contracts and dependent visas.
• Coordinate with ICP, MOHRE, municipal and economic departments, pension authorities and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain and renew all company licences, commercial registrations, permits and establishment cards.
• Support compliance with labour laws, Emiratization, pension registration, WPS and government reporting obligations.
• Maintain government portals, online accounts and authorised representative records.
• Provide guidance to HR, Legal, Finance and business leaders on government‑related requirements.
• Track regulatory developments, assess impact and communicate risks to senior management.
• Prepare accurate records, trackers and reports on immigration, licensing and compliance activities.
• Support audits, inspections and internal compliance reviews related to government affairs.
• Drive process improvements and digitalisation initiatives to enhance service delivery.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Government Relations role within the UAE.
• Proven experience working with UAE government departments and handling visa/immigration processes.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Strong multitasking ability and capacity to work in a fast‑moving, time‑sensitive environment.
• High integrity, proactive attitude and ability to work independently.

Required skills

• Government Relations
• Regulatory Compliance
• Labour Law Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Pension Registration
• Public Relations
• WPS Compliance
• Immigration Processes
• Visa Management
• Arabic
• Multilingual Communication
• Legal Compliance
• Government Portal Management
• Government Reporting
• Audit Support
• Digitalisation Initiatives
• Internal Compliance Review