Corporate Services Manager/ Sr. Consultant

Job Purpose

As a Corporate Services Manager / Senior Consultant, you will lead the delivery of end-to-end corporate services and regulatory compliance solutions for a diverse portfolio of UAE-based and international clients.

This role combines technical expertise, client advisory, and operational leadership, ensuring that all company formation, licensing, and ongoing compliance requirements are executed efficiently and in full alignment with UAE regulatory frameworks (mainland, free zones, and offshore jurisdictions).

You will play a key role in building a scalable, high-quality corporate services function, while acting as a trusted advisor to clients on structuring, compliance, and business setup strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Advisory & Portfolio Management
• Act as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of clients, including SMEs, startups, and international groups.
• Provide strategic advice on UAE entity structuring, including:
• Mainland vs free zone vs offshore selection
• Shareholding structures and ownership compliance
• Activity selection and licensing strategy
• Serve as a trusted advisor on regulatory, operational, and commercial considerations.
• Conduct regular client reviews, identifying risks, compliance gaps, and opportunities for additional services.

Company Formation & Structuring

• Lead and oversee company incorporation processes across:
• Mainland (DED / DET)
• Free Zones (e.g., DMCC, IFZA, ADGM, DIFC, SPC, SHAMS, etc.)
• Offshore jurisdictions (RAK ICC, JAFZA Offshore, etc.)
• Manage the full lifecycle of incorporations, including:
• Name reservation and initial approvals
• Documentation preparation and submission
• Licensing and registration completion
• Ensure all incorporations are compliant, efficient, and aligned with client objectives.

Corporate Compliance & Entity Management

• Oversee ongoing corporate services and entity management, including:
• License renewals and amendments
• Share transfers and restructuring
• UBO filings and ESR (where applicable)
• Corporate Tax and VAT registrations
• Changes in directors, managers, and authorised signatories
• Ensure compliance with:
• UAE Corporate Tax and VAT frameworks
• AML/CFT regulations and KYC requirements
• Free zone and mainland authority requirements
• Maintain a compliance calendar and tracking system to ensure no deadlines are missed.

Team Leadership & Operations

Supervise and manage a team of:

• Corporate Services Executives
• PROs / Government Liaison Officers
• Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure:
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback
• to team members.
• Timely delivery of services
• High-quality documentation and submissions
• Compliance with internal SLAs and client expectations
• Build a culture of accountability, precision, and client-centric service delivery.Documentation & Quality Assurance

Review and approve:

• Corporate resolutions and shareholder documents
• Incorporation applications and regulatory filings
• Client submissions to authorities
• Ensure all documentation is:
• Legally compliant
• Accurate and complete
• Consistent with client structures and objectives
• Maintain audit-ready documentation standards across all client files.

Banking & KYC Support

• Support clients with UAE bank account opening processes, including:
• KYC documentation preparation
• Business activity justification and structuring narratives
• Coordination with banks and relationship managers
• Advise clients on banking expectations, compliance requirements, and risk factors.
• Troubleshoot account opening challenges and provide practical solutions.

Regulatory Monitoring & Risk Management

• Stay continuously updated on:
• Translate regulatory updates into:
• UAE corporate laws and licensing frameworks
• AML/CFT regulations and Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) requirements
• Corporate Tax and VAT developments
• Internal processes
• Client advisory notes
• Compliance checklists
• Identify and mitigate client and firm-level compliance risks.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive standardisation of:
• Corporate services workflows
• Documentation templates
• Compliance tracking tools
• Implement and optimise use of CRM / case management systems for:
• Client tracking
• Task management
• Compliance monitoring
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency.

Business Development & Growth

• Identify opportunities to:
• Upsell corporate services (entity management, restructuring, compliance)
• Cross-sell accounting, tax, HR, and advisory services
• Support proposal development, client onboarding, and structuring solutions.
• Contribute to thought leadership (guides, webinars, regulatory updates).

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• Tax and Accounting teams (for CT, VAT, and compliance alignment)
• HR & Payroll teams (for visa and employment structuring)
• Legal advisors and external partners (where required)
• Ensure seamless delivery of integrated client solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field
• Minimum 3–6 years of UAE experience in:
• Corporate services
• Business setup / company formation
• Free zone or regulatory administration
• Proven experience in supervising teams and managing client portfolios

Strong understanding of:

• UAE mainland and free zone frameworks
• Licensing and regulatory procedures
• AML/KYC and UBO compliance

Technical Skills

• UAE mainland and free zone frameworks
• Licensing and regulatory procedures
• AML/KYC and UBO compliance
• Hands-on experience with:
• Corporate services workflows and regulatory portals
• CRM or case management systems
• Strong proficiency in:
• Microsoft Office (especially Excel and document management)
• Familiarity with compliance tracking systems and digital documentation tools

Core Competencies

• Strong client advisory and relationship management skills
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
• High attention to detail and regulatory awareness
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Commercial mindset with ability to identify growth opportunities
• High level of professional integrity and confidentiality

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required
• Arabic is an advantage, particularly for dealing with government authorities

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Efficient, compliant, and high-quality delivery of corporate services
• Strong client satisfaction and long-term relationship retention
• Zero missed compliance deadlines across client portfolio
• Well-managed, high-performing corporate services team
• Contribution to scaling the firm’s corporate services offering
• Recognition as a trusted advisor on UAE structuring and compliance matters

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person