VP - Corporate Registry & Governance

Client of Mark Williams; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Mark Williams in Dubai seeks an experienced legal professional for a senior regulatory and corporate governance position. You will oversee corporate laws, registrations, licensing, and governance processes to ensure compliance and effective oversight.

The role requires a law degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience, with strong English communication and familiarity with UAE regulations. Arabic language skills are preferred, and the position sits within a leading financial services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or an equivalent legal qualification is mandatory.
• 5–8 years of relevant legal, regulatory, corporate or registry experience.
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial legislation and the UAE regulatory environment.
• Familiarity with AML/CFT, CRS, FATCA and Economic Substance Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration and implementation of applicable corporate laws and regulations ensuring alignment with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and oversee company incorporation registration continuation striking-off and business activity classification processes.
• Provide legal and regulatory guidance on the interpretation and application of relevant legislation in registration and licensing matters.
• Support the implementation of risk-based compliance frameworks coordinating regulatory inspections reviews and enforcement actions where required.
• Contribute to corporate governance and committee functions including the preparation of agendas papers recommendations and decision-making frameworks.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders government authorities and regulatory bodies on registration licensing compliance and information-sharing matters.
• Drive continuous improvement of registry systems processes and service delivery ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy of corporate records.
• Support the management and development of registry teams providing operational oversight and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and information security requirements.

Skills

English fluency

Arabic preferred

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent (mandatory)

Job description

Our client is a prominent organization within the financial services sector based in Dubai seeking an experienced legal professional to join its team in a senior regulatory and corporate governance capacity The Role

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration and implementation of applicable corporate laws and regulations ensuring alignment with relevant legal and regulatory requirements
• Manage and oversee company incorporation registration continuation striking-off and business activity classification processes
• Provide legal and regulatory guidance on the interpretation and application of relevant legislation in registration and licensing matters
• Support the implementation of risk-based compliance frameworks coordinating regulatory inspections reviews and enforcement actions where required
• Contribute to corporate governance and committee functions including the preparation of agendas papers recommendations and decision-making frameworks
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders government authorities and regulatory bodies on registration licensing compliance and information-sharing matters
• Drive continuous improvement of registry systems processes and service delivery ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy of corporate records
• Support the management and development of registry teams providing operational oversight and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and information security requirements

Consultant Name Ranee Razon

Consultant Email

Client Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law or an equivalent legal qualification (mandatory)
• 5 8 years of relevant legal, regulatory, corporate or registry experience
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial legislation and the UAE regulatory environment
• Knowledge of company registration, incorporation, licensing and corporate governance
• Familiarity with AML/CFT, CRS, FATCA and Economic Substance Regulations
• Exposure to both civil law and common law systems
• Previous experience within a regulatory authority, free zone, government entity or professional services firm is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational and stakeholder management skills