UAE Government Relations & Compliance Associate

Chalhoub Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chalhoub Group seeks a Government Relations Associate to support licensing, permits, and regulatory activities across the UAE. The role involves coordinating with government authorities, malls, and legal teams to ensure timely approvals for store openings and campaigns.

The ideal candidate is UAE National with a business or public administration background, fluent in Arabic and English, and capable of managing multiple urgent requests with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• UAE National (Family Book) required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support trade licenses, permits, and authority-related processes across the UAE.
• Coordinate approvals for store openings, campaigns, and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with government authorities, malls, Civil Defence, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation, reports, and trackers for compliance and audits.

Skills

Arabic

English

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ownership & accountability

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Public authority liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / Law / Government Relations / International Relations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chalhoub Group seeks a Government Relations Associate to support licensing, permits, and regulatory activities across the UAE. The role involves coordinating with government authorities, malls, and legal teams to ensure timely approvals for store openings and campaigns.

The ideal candidate is UAE National with a business or public administration background, fluent in Arabic and English, and capable of managing multiple urgent requests with discretion and professionalism.