Government Relations Manager

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized Government Relations Manager to lead all employee, government relations and compliance operations across our UAE entities. This hands‑on position focuses on managing interactions with ministries, typing centres and free‑zone portals rather than marketing or client‑facing duties.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full visa and labour cycle – onboarding, renewals and cancellations – for Mainland and Free‑Zone companies.
• Manage trade licence renewals for all group entities, ensuring no lapses.
• Coordinate with regional offices to align operations and communicate regulatory updates from MoHRE and free‑zone authorities.
• Handle medical fitness applications, Emirates ID submissions and weekly petty‑cash reconciliation with Finance.
• Provide UAE labour‑law guidance to internal account managers and answer related queries.
• Maintain independent workload management and meet tight deadlines without supervision.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of UAE labour laws and government procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple compliance tasks simultaneously.
• Proactive communicator who can keep teams informed of regulatory changes.
• Ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.

Required skills

• Emirates ID submissions
• Petty cash reconciliation
• Medical fitness applications
• Trade licence renewals