Company Secretary

The Role
We are currently recruiting for a government entity in Abu Dhabi for an experienced Corporate Governance / Company Secretarial Professional on a contract basis, with the potential to transition into a permanent role. This position supports corporate governance, statutory compliance, and entity management, ensuring accurate records and timely Board and Committee documentation in line with UAE regulatory frameworks. Key Responsibilities 1. Prepare Board and Committee agendas, minutes, resolutions, and governance reports. 2. Maintain accurate, compliant governance documentation and statutory registers. 3. Coordinate meeting logistics, schedules, and stakeholder communications. 4. Support UAE regulatory filings, license renewals, and statutory submissions. 5. Manage entity incorporation, amendments, and renewals across jurisdictions. 6. Maintain organised and compliant entity records and governance files. 7. Assist with governance policies, charters, and framework updates. 8. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and provide governance guidance. 9. Monitor regulatory developments and support governance and compliance reporting

Requirements
1. Bachelor’s degree in Governance, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 2. Professional certification (ICSA / CGI) strongly preferred. 3. Fluent Arabic (spoken and written) is mandatory. 4. Minimum 8+ years’ experience in corporate governance, company secretarial, or compliance roles. 5. Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks, including ADGM and DIFC. 6. Excellent drafting, organisational, and stakeholder management skills. 7. Must have prior UAE experience and be based in Abu Dhabi. 8. Freelance visa required, unless holding a valid spousal visa. #MENARecruitStrength #Governance #CompanySecretary #CorporateGovernance #EntityManagement #BoardSupport #StatutoryCompliance #UAEJobs #AbuDhabiJobs #ArabicSpeakingRoles #ADGM #DIFC #GovernanceCareers #LegalOperations

About the company
MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.