Government Relations & Compliance Lead

Chalhoub Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Chalhoub Group is seeking a Government Relations Associate to support regulatory approvals and licensing across its UAE operations. The role involves coordinating with government authorities, legal teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely permits and compliant processes for more than 300 stores.

It requires UAE national status, a related bachelor's degree, and strong Arabic-English communication, with a willingness to travel across emirates and work at offices and on-site locations.

Qualifications

• UAE National (Family Book)
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Government Relations, International Relations, or related discipline
• Previous private sector experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day government relations activities across retail, commercial, and corporate functions.
• Assist with trade licenses, permits, and government formalities.
• Coordinate approvals for new store openings and business operations.
• Maintain compliant documentation and trackers.

Skills

Arabic-English

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Chalhoub Group is seeking a Government Relations Associate to support regulatory approvals and licensing across its UAE operations. The role involves coordinating with government authorities, legal teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely permits and compliant processes for more than 300 stores.

It requires UAE national status, a related bachelor's degree, and strong Arabic-English communication, with a willingness to travel across emirates and work at offices and on-site locations.