Company Secretary

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• **1. Corporate Governance**
• Advise the Board and executive management on corporate governance matters and statutory obligations.
• Ensure the organization complies with best practices in governance and regulatory frameworks
• Develop, review, and implement corporate governance policies and procedures
• Support board and committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and documentation

2. Compliance

• Ensure the company complies with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements within the UAE and wider GCC.
• Provide timely updates and guidance to management on legal and regulatory developments.
• Support internal compliance audits and risk mitigation initiatives

3. Legal & Regulatory Filings

• Oversee the preparation and submission of statutory filings and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure timely filing of annual reports, financial statements, and trade licence renewals.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, government bodies, and external advisors where required

4. Record Keeping & Corporate Documentation

• Maintain and update statutory registers, including:
• Register of shareholders
• Register of directors
• Other corporate records and legal documentation
• Ensure safe custody and organization of both physical and electronic records.
• Maintain and regularly update the company organogram to reflect current structures.
• Ensure management has access to accurate, up-to-date corporate information

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge or interest in company law, corporate governance, and compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle large volumes of information with accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Commerce, or a related field.
• A professional qualification

in Company Secretarial P

Experience

• **Minimum 5 years’**

experience

• in a company secretarial or similar governance/compliance role.
• Proven experience working w
• ithin a corporate environment in the UAE or wider GC
• C region.
• Strong understanding of regional legal and regulatory
• frameworks

Preferred Attributes

• Experience supporting board-level governance and decision-making.
• Familiarity with UAE regulatory authorities and compliance requirements.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.