Governance Director: Board Advisory & Compliance (Dubai)

Sundus Recruitment and Outsourcing Services, Abu Dhabi; Dubai; On-site; AED 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundus Recruitment and Outsourcing Services, Abu Dhabi, seeks a Sr. Corporate Governance Director to lead the governance framework, advise boards, and mitigate regulatory risk. This role intersects law, strategy, and ethics in a dynamic UAE market.

You will shape boardroom decisions, oversee compliance programs, and drive governance excellence across the organization, with Emirati talent development encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or related discipline.
• Master's degree or governance qualification (like ICSA) is a plus.
• 15-18 years in corporate governance, legal, or compliance with executive-level advisory to boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead organization-wide corporate governance framework.
• Advise senior leadership and boards on fiduciary duties and regulatory changes.
• Ensure board secretariat operations and compliance systems are robust.
• Mentor and collaborate with internal teams to embed governance best practices.

Skills

Executive leadership

Board advisory

Governance frameworks

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Master's degree or governance qualification (ICSA)

Job description

Sundus Recruitment and Outsourcing Services, Abu Dhabi, seeks a Sr. Corporate Governance Director to lead the governance framework, advise boards, and mitigate regulatory risk. This role intersects law, strategy, and ethics in a dynamic UAE market.

You will shape boardroom decisions, oversee compliance programs, and drive governance excellence across the organization, with Emirati talent development encouraged.