Dubai Government Affairs & Governance Lead

bp; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health insurance

Medical care package

Job summary

bp is seeking an experienced Government Affairs & Corporate Governance Manager to lead government relations, governance, and Dubai office operations. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, JV governance, and stakeholder engagement across the Middle East, partnering with senior leaders and external authorities.

You will oversee immigration, licensing, and governance records while coordinating with boards and regional teams.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Arabic and English, written and spoken.
• Experience in government affairs, corporate governance, office administration, facilities management, or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of UAE government structures, regulations, and business requirements.
• Experience engaging with government authorities and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience supporting governance frameworks, boards, committees, or joint ventures.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships and interactions with UAE government departments and ministries.
• Oversee immigration and visa processes for employees and their families through outsourced providers.
• Support commercial licensing requirements and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Lead projects requiring government engagement and coordinate activities across stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder engagement plans and relationship maps.
• Provide updates to senior leadership on regulatory developments and government policies.

Skills

Arabic/English bilingual

Government affairs

Corporate governance

Office administration

Facilities management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

bp is seeking an experienced Government Affairs & Corporate Governance Manager to lead government relations, governance, and Dubai office operations. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, JV governance, and stakeholder engagement across the Middle East, partnering with senior leaders and external authorities.

You will oversee immigration, licensing, and governance records while coordinating with boards and regional teams.