Head of Government Relations

Thrifty Car Rental; Dubai; In loco; AED 400.000 - 800.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Thrifty Car Rental is seeking a Head of Government Relations Legal to bridge management with UAE and Oman regulatory bodies. You will ensure 100% legal compliance across licenses, permits, and approvals while proactively driving revenue through government contracts and tenders.

You will oversee trade licenses and permits, monitor UAE and Oman laws, advise leadership, and guide external counsel in litigations, focusing on fleet compliance and safety standards.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Administration, or Business Management or equivalent.
• 10+ years of Government Relations or Legal Affairs experience in the GCC, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Native Arabic and professional English fluency.
• Deep understanding of UAE Federal Laws and Oman Royal Decrees affecting business.

Mansioni

• Strategic Government Liaison with UAE and Oman regulatory bodies.
• Represent the company with government departments and licensing authorities.
• Drive government revenue by securing vehicle leasing and rental contracts with government bodies.
• Oversee tender management and legal/commercial review of RFPs and bids.
• Build a network of decision-makers in government procurement.
• Oversee fleet compliance and adherence to safety standards.

Conoscenze

Government liaison

Regulatory affairs

Tender management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Bachelor in Law

Master’s degree (plus)

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Overview

The Head of Government Relations Legal will serve as the primary bridge between the management and the regulatory bodies of the UAE and Oman. You will be responsible for ensuring 100 legal compliance with Federal and Emirates laws rules and regulations across a large fleet securing and renewing critical operating licenses Permits and approvals. Proactively driving revenue by securing government contracts and tenders.

Key Responsibilties

• Strategic Government Liaison
• Act as the face of the company with key Govt Departments and entities including but not limited to Traffic authorities such as RTA DOTMOHREPolice authoritiesDepartments of EconomyDepartment of TourismFederal Transport AuthorityOther local or federal bodies issuing permits and licenses for various purposes activities conducted by the business Licensing Permits Oversee the end-to-end process for trade licenses tourism permits DTCM and specialized vehicle rental permits RTA TARS system Policy Advocacy Monitor and interpret legislative shifts including changes in UAE Laws rules and regulations or Omanization quotas and advise the management on strategic pivots
• B2G Sales Business Development
• Government Revenue Growth Identify and lead First Step initiatives to secure vehicle leasing and rental contracts with government and semi-government bodies and Govt companies and institutions e g DEWA Municipality RTA ADNOC Oman Air Ministries Departments
• Tender Management Oversee the legal and commercial review of government RFPs and tenders
• Strategic Networking Build a high-level network of decision-makers with senior management procurement departments of government entities position the Group as a preferred mobility partner
• Legal Compliance Oversight Guide and Support respective CRG legal teams in successfully managing litigations especially the debt recovery cases with customers recovery of vehicles from defaulting customers and Manage external legal counsel Conduct regular review of ongoing litigations and suggest effective ways to achieve organizational goals
• Fleet Compliance Manage supervise the traffic departments of all CRG entities ensure the fleet meets all technical and safety standards as per government regulations

Skills and Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Administration, or Business Management. A Master’s is a plus.

Experience: 10+ years of experience in Government Relations or Legal Affairs in the GCC, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Direct experience in the automotive or logistics sector is highly preferred.

Language: Native-level fluency in Arabic (essential for government negotiations) and professional fluency in English.

Jurisdictional Knowledge: Deep understanding of the UAE Federal Laws and Oman Royal Decrees affecting commercial businesses.