UAE Government Relations & Compliance Lead

Baker Hughes Gruppe; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Government Relations Officer (UAE National) in Abu Dhabi to manage immigration, visas, and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate with ICP, MOHRE, and other authorities, ensuring licenses and records are up to date while guiding stakeholders on government requirements.

You will build relationships with government officials, monitor regulatory changes, and support audits and reporting. A degree and 5+ years of UAE experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma from an accredited university or college preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end immigration and labour processes, including employment visas, work permits, labour contracts, visa cancellations, status changes, and dependent visas.
• Coordinating with UAE government authorities including ICP, MOHRE, Municipalities, Economic Departments, Pension Authorities, and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensuring all company licenses, commercial registrations, permits, establishment cards, and government records remain valid and are renewed on time.
• Supporting regulatory compliance activities related to labour laws, Emiratization requirements, pension registrations, WPS compliance, and government reporting obligations.
• Maintaining government portals, online accounts, and authorized representative records to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with government stakeholders and relevant external service providers.
• Providing advice and guidance to employees, managers, HR, Legal, Finance, and business leaders on government-related requirements and processes.
• Tracking regulatory developments and communicating potential impacts, risks, and compliance requirements to management.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records, trackers, reports, and documentation relating to immigration, licensing, and government compliance activities.
• Supporting audits, inspections, and internal compliance reviews related to government affairs matters.
• Driving process improvements and digitalization initiatives to enhance service delivery, compliance, and employee experience.
• Ensuring adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and local regulatory requirements.

Skills

Fluent English and Arabic

Communication skills

Government relations

Immigration processes

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Government Relations Officer (UAE National) in Abu Dhabi to manage immigration, visas, and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate with ICP, MOHRE, and other authorities, ensuring licenses and records are up to date while guiding stakeholders on government requirements.

You will build relationships with government officials, monitor regulatory changes, and support audits and reporting. A degree and 5+ years of UAE experience are preferred.