Legal jobs in United Arab Emirates

Job Overview:

Under the guidance of the Government Relations Manager, the Government Relations Officer is responsible for delivering a full range of government, legal, and administrative support services. This role ensures the property's full compliance with UAE labor laws and regulatory requirements and plays a vital role in the smooth functioning of the Human Resources department. The position requires a proactive, well-informed professional who can effectively manage public relations processes and contribute positively to the organization’s work culture and legal standing.

• Process and manage all types of visas, including employment and residency visas for new and existing employees.
• Handle the issuance, renewal, and cancellation of trade licenses, labor cards, immigration cards, and other official permits.
• Process and renew vehicle registrations for all company-owned vehicles.
• Obtain permits for special promotions such as outdoor advertisements and event marketing.
• Renew PRO cards and manage immigration deposit boxes as required.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with various government departments, ministries, and local authorities.
• Stay updated on changes to labor laws, immigration procedures, documentation formats, and other governmental regulations; proactively communicate updates to the HR team.
• Manage employee exit formalities, including visa cancellations, final settlements, and departure processing.
• Submit documentation to labor authorities related to visa cancellations, absconding cases, or sponsorship terminations.
• Coordinate closely with the Talent Resourcing Officer to ensure all government-related documentation is accurate and complete prior to submission.
• Conduct quarterly sponsorship audits and liaise with the Labor Office to reconcile employee sponsorship lists.
• Perform other relevant administrative and government-related duties as assigned by management.

• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the company from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public/government relations within the Emirate of Dubai
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); knowledge of Arabic is an advantage
• Valid UAE driving license required