Company Secretary, Global Investment Manager, Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Regional Municipality of Durham; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established global investment management firm is seeking a Company Secretary in Abu Dhabi. The role involves providing legal and governance advice, ensuring compliance, and supporting board activities within an internationally-focused legal team. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience and knowledge of UAE laws.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Company Secretary in a global investment organization.
• Familiarity with UAE company governing laws.
• Knowledge of regulatory and legal laws.
• Ability to liaise at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal, strategic, and governance advice to management.
• Lead strategic negotiations and draft governance documents.
• Ensure corporate and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise the integrity of the company structure.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal compliance

Governance knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

About our client

Our client, a well-established global investment management firm are currently looking to hire a Company Secretary to join their Abu-Dhabi office and become an integral member of their international legal team. The firm invests across multiple jurisdictions through a number of strategies. To date they have been very successful and this is expected to continue as they grow from an AUM and headcount perspective What the job involves

As the Company Secretary, you will work closely day to day with the firms General Counsel, providing advice and guidance to the Board of Directors and CEO on governance matters to ensure the firm is compliant with relevant legislation, guidelines and best practice.

• Provide legal, strategic and governance advice to senior management and board members
• Leading strategic negotiations and drafting all governance documents
• Supervising the integrity of the company structure, ensuring all acquisitions are carried out in accordance to procedure
• Provide Co-sec support for board meetings
• Regular review of governance framework
• Ensure corporate and regulatory compliance for the firm

Who we are looking for

• Experience of working as a Company Secretary of similar role within a global investment organisation
• Familiar with UAE company governing laws
• Knowledge of up to date regulatory and legal laws
• Knowledge of multiple investment products and strategies
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise at all levels

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