Policy Advocate jobs in United Arab Emirates

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a leading UAE-based investment holding group with institutional shareholders and a diversified portfolio of high-performing businesses. Our client is hiring for a Legal Manager & Company Secretary who will act as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior management, ensuring robust governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and effective Board operations across the Group. The role plays a critical part in managing legal risk, supporting strategic decision‑making, and maintaining statutory and governance excellence.

• Provide expert legal advice to the Board and executive management on corporate, commercial, governance, and regulatory matters.
• Advise on legal aspects of corporate structuring, investments, financing, and subsidiary management.
• Proactively identify legal and governance risks and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation across the Group.

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Board, Committees, management, and subsidiaries.
• Prepare and manage the annual Board and Committee meeting calendar in consultation with the Chairman.
• Coordinate, prepare, and distribute Board and Committee agendas, papers, and packs within agreed timelines.
• Accurately record, maintain, and circulate minutes of Board and Committee meetings.
• Ensure Board policies, charters, and Delegation of Authority frameworks are current, compliant, and periodically reviewed.
• Support Board and Committee evaluations and oversee follow‑up on action items.

• Ensure statutory records, registers, resolutions, and corporate documents are maintained in line with applicable laws.
• Maintain minute books, constitutional documents, licenses, and regulatory filings for the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Oversee compliance with corporate governance requirements and approved charters and DOA frameworks.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulators, auditors, and external legal counsel.
• Act as an authorized signatory where designated by the Board.

• Manage legal correspondence and prepare reports, memoranda, and Board papers.
• Maintain a master calendar for statutory deadlines, renewals, Board meetings, and key corporate events.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team on governance and legal matters.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Board.

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a corporate legal, governance, or company secretarial role
• Prior exposure to holding groups or multi‑entity structures is highly preferred

• Strong expertise in corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance
• Proven experience working closely with Boards and senior executives
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strategic thinker with strong risk‑anticipation capabilities

• Competitive tax‑free salary + performance bonus
• Medical insurance & annual air ticket
• Board‑level exposure and strategic responsibility
• Long‑term career growth within a leading investment group