650 Corporate Governance jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Purpose
Manage corporate issues, initiatives and programs that are required for BAC and Board meetings, corporate initiatives, Risk Management, Quality Management systems and ISO implementation, IAP, documentation and management of Policies and Procedures, corporate communication and promotional activities and involvement of Leadership team in key activities and initiatives.

Job Specific Accountabilities

Accountability

• Manage Board & Board Advisory Committee Meetings including preparation of agenda, write-up, presentation, minutes, and follow up on actions / recommendations.
• Prepare Corporate Governance Framework, functional and divisional policies and procedures, work instruction manuals. Promote and update policy and procedures by coordinating between management and divisional managers.
• Prepare documentation, guidelines, road shows, promotion, implementation, follow up and monitoring compliance for the Corporate Initiatives and new Frameworks.
• Prepare for submission, hold committee meetings, receive, process and score the IAP submissions, hold award ceremonies and organizing motivational activities for the employees to generate more submissions and build linkage of rewards to key initiatives. Prepare flyers, booklets, posters, and statistics in order to promote excellence and new initiatives.
• Implement ISO 9001, manage and ensure compliance to the standards requirements. Arrange meetings, awareness sessions, documentation, and audits. Ensuring continuous compliance once certification is achieved for renewal of certification.
• Develop and manage the framework of Enterprise Risk Management within key areas of the company and fulfill all requirements.
• Establish Corporate Communication framework and manage website of the company.
• Benchmark with OPCOS or other drilling companies in GCC, establish Corporate Excellence Management and implement Change Management.
• Provide professional and accurate financial advice and recommendations to the cost centers.
• Overseeing contracts performance of operations function. Oversee implementation of the business plan.
• Perform financial feasibility studies for operations as and when required.
• Research, analyse and summarize budgeting and planning data both manually and with computer programs.

Generic Accountabilities

Operational Plans

• Develop consistent and realistic long and short term operational plans for the Department in line with the Division objectives and manage the implementation of the approved long and short term plans and ensure they are effectively converted into its performance objectives to realise the Division Objectives and established service levels.

Budgets and Operational Plans

• Develop and manage the Department annual budget in line with the Division's business objectives and operational plans ensuring that adequate funding provision is made for all Department activities.
• Monitor expenditure against approved Department budget on a regular basis; investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Develop and implement appropriate Department policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls, Company guidelines in order to support execution of the Division's work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the development of the Division's KPI's and ensure proper cascade of the Performance objectives within the Department and establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure delivery of these objectives and promote a performance driven culture.
• Manage the implementation of the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Department in accordance with Company approved guidelines.

People Development

• Develop knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit in the Department and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDP's), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the Department in coordination with the Human Capital to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.

Organisation Structure and Development

• Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Department that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.

Risk Management

• Contribute and support establishment of a Corporate Integrated Risk Management System within the Department, while identifying and assessing relevant domain risks and implement measures to manage and mitigate all identified risks within the Department.
• Communicate corporate business ethics and Company's Code of Conduct to employees within the Department and ensure compliance to the Corporate Policies and guidelines.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Promote an organisation culture that encourages innovation, enhances employee motivation and supports initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve the Department operations and services.
• Recommend improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Department.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor Degree Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills
12 years of experience

Are you a governance professional looking to make a strategic impact in a reputable financial institution?
Our client, a well-established, UAE-licensed financial services firm based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Corporate Governance Professional to join their team.
With over 15 years in the market, the company is recognized for its ethical culture, regulatory strength, and commitment to digital transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a governance journey that supports both growth and innovation.

If you have experience supporting Boards, managing governance frameworks, and navigating regulatory requirements in the financial sector — we'd love to hear from you

• Banking experience in Regulatory Compliance, Market Conduct and Consumer Protection

• In-depth knowledge of CBUAE regulations and the regulatory framework in the financial industry.

• Experience working with a board of directors in a financial or corporate environment.

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance regulations, compliance frameworks, and legal requirements.

• Experience in financial services, banking, or a regulated industry is an advantage.

• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity.

Career Opportunity: Corporate Governance Associate – UAEN

About the Role

RAKBANK is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Emirati to join our Corporate Governance team as a
Corporate Governance Associate
. This full-time role is ideal for individuals passionate about governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and organizational integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and monitoring of corporate governance policies and procedures
• Assist in preparing reports and documentation for board and committee meetings
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate records of governance activities, charters, and disclosures
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in governance practices

Who We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• High attention to detail and organizational capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and governance standards is a plus

What You'll Gain:

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• Medical coverage for you and your family
• Comprehensive life insurance
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Exposure to strategic projects and senior leadership

Are you a seasoned lawyer looking for a new challenge?

Become an integral part of our dynamic team and take on the role of Corporate Counsel. As a key member of our legal department, you will play a vital role in shaping our company's overall strategy and providing expert legal advice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our fast-paced environment and contribute to the growth and success of our organization. In this role, you will be responsible for

• Supporting the development and implementation of group legal strategy and contributing to the development of the organization's general business strategy
• Providing proactive, in-depth, business-focused advice and execution
• Assisting with legal responses to corporate and wider matters encountered by the company and internal stakeholders and providing sound and robust legal advice and support; leading external communication on legal matters including negotiation with external parties
• Assisting in transactional activities, including M&A, majority and minority investments, and joint ventures as well as restructurings globally
• Advising and supporting a wide variety of transactional, reorganization, and governance initiatives
• Being responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents and providing holistic risk assessment and suggestions to enhance business value while mitigating downside risk across multiple areas of the company
• Partnering with cross-functional and regional teams and providing support on legal matters of varying complexity, sensitivity, and tangibility
• Anticipating and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current laws
• Identifying legal framework developments, aligning and promoting consistency of approach in legal matters between internal stakeholders

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess

• Qualified lawyer in an English, Commonwealth, US or European jurisdiction
• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience working in-house at a well-established corporate or investment fund or a reputable law firm
• Strong team player and good business sense
• Ideally trained in a reputable law firm within the corporate practice with a transactional focus, i.e., M&A / PE / VC
• Restructuring experience is also helpful
• Possesses strong legal technical expertise as well as exceptional business acumen and people skills
• Hands-on at work and can be independent in managing complex projects while still working as part of a team
• Ability to come up with and execute creative solutions to meet current and evolving business needs
• Excellent legal drafting and interpretation skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills

As a valued member of our team, you will have the opportunity to

• Shape the future with the world's leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)

We are seeking an experienced Independent Director to join our Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) board. As a key member of the board, you will play a crucial role in overseeing corporate governance, compliance, operations and risk management.

• Attend board meetings and provide objective opinions on major decisions such as strategic planning, compliance policies and risk management.


• Oversee the performance of management to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF) and other regulatory requirements.


• Identify and mitigate potential conflicts of interest, maintaining fairness and transparency in corporate governance.


• Review key matters such as financial reports and related-party transactions to ensure authenticity and accuracy of information disclosure.

• Hold an excellent professional reputation with no records of violations of laws, regulations or dishonesty.


• Have relevant professional experience in financial regulation, corporate governance, risk management or the virtual asset industry.


• Demonstrate strong independent judgment and ability to express opposing opinions independently without influence from other directors or management.


• Have a good understanding of business models in virtual asset services, including blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and be able to identify industry-specific risks.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Corporate Services Manager to join our team.

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We are seeking a diligent and professional Director of Corporate Governance to join our dynamic UAE office.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be the focal point responsible for all compliance obligations, ensuring our business operations fully adhere to regulatory requirements.

Your duties will include evaluating current and new compliance regulations, managing the outsourcing program, and overseeing all reporting obligations.

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the domestic regulatory landscape relevant to financial services companies and a good knowledge of the corporate law of the AGDM.

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

• Oversee all operational functions, including Compliance, AML, and Risk, ensuring alignment and coordination across these areas.
• Manage all compliance aspects within the UAE office.
• Stay updated on changes in regulatory compliance laws and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to legal regulations and internal policies.
• Plan and oversee compliance policies and procedures.
• Define, implement, and take ownership of the company’s outsourcing policies in line with regulatory obligations for existing and new vendors.
• Perform initial analysis for all outsourcing services and ongoing monitoring in accordance with regulatory changes.
• Advise the company on regulatory compliance matters and risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company’s business and provide regular reports to senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct on-site audits of material outsourcing service providers as needed.
• Develop and deliver compliance training for employees.

Job description:

Purpose of the Job

The Global Head of Corporate Governance is responsible for and oversees the overall corporate governance function in the organization and manages the company's secretarial work for all subsidiaries of Aramex PJSC worldwide ("Subsidiaries"), , in addition to managing the relationship with and between the directors of Subsidiaries, management, and all other stakeholders.  Further, this role ensures that policies and procedures set out by and in coordination with the Group General Counsel are implemented for the company and all Subsidiaries.

Job Description

Work with the General Counsel, Regional Legal Counsels, and Board Secretary of Aramex PJSC (where relevant), to:

• Oversee all corporate files of all Subsidiaries from an implementation perspective in accordance with the company's strategy and direction as communicated by the Group General Counsel and in coordination with Regional Legal Counsels, external company secretaries, and PROs, including registration of new legal entities, drafting Memorandums and Articles of Associations, shareholders and board resolutions/minutes, transfer of shares, appointment/change of directors and officers, preparing PoAs, do all necessary filings in accordance with local laws and regulations.
• Act as an advisor on corporate files and transactions, including M&A transactions.
• Help manage Conflicts of Interest and Related Party transactions matters in accordance with Aramex PJSC's corporate and governance policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage a network of external company secretaries, and align them with the company's policy and direction. Manage secretariat budget, including external company secretaries' fees across the network and report the same to General Counsel.
• Ensure necessary signoffs are in place.
• Create and maintain a corporate calender for all Subsidiaries including agenda items for the year for the board and shareholders meetings of Subsidiaries, filing and compliance requirements, etc., in compliance with the subsidiary bylaws and corporate/constitutional documents, and applicable laws.
• Conduct and keep records of all minutes of meetings and general Board correspondence for all Subsidiaries in accordance with the corporate/constitutional documents on each Subsidiary.
• Entity Management: Create and maintain up-to-date corporate profiles for all Subsidiaries, handle and be responsible for proper archiving and filing of all corporate files and documents both physically and on a dedicated platform. Own, build, and manage Dilitrust platform (the company's entity management platform).
• Recruit, manage, and retain a team of Secretaries and Corporate Governance Officers.  Assess the performance of the team and individuals and oversee their development of skills and abilities.
• Build the legal framework of corporate governance, and propose, draft, review, update and implement the company's global governance policies for the company and all Subsidiaries, including complying with all applicable economic substance regulations. This includes the company's global Authority Matrix, governance policy, and others.
• Report to the Group General Counsel, Regional Legal Counsels and members of the board of Subsidiaries on any changes in governance legislation or law, as necessary and helpful for the board's ability to exercise its duties.
• Ensure boards are operating in full compliance with the local laws and regulations and provide the necessary training for directors.
• Serve as the point of contact for Regional Legal Counsels for all corporate matters and tasks.
• Provide the legal team, board members of subsidiaries and all other stakeholders will training sessions on governance as required by the Group General Counsel from time to time.

Job Requirements - Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a reputable university.  A Master's degree in Law from the UK, the US, or Australia is a plus
• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 8 years PQE experience in corporate law, corporate governance, and as company secretary
• Experience in leading and managing a group corporate governance function and subsidiaries' secretarial work
• Experience in providing training to Board members and internal teams
• Experience with working on and managing Dilitrust (an entity management system/platform that helps organizations centralize, manage and effectively structure their corporate records)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and excellent presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Previous experience in the Logistics and Transportation industry is preferred but not essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic. French is a plus
• Approachable, team player, detail and results orients

Leadership Behaviors

• Building Outstanding Teams
• Setting a clear direction
• Simplification
• Collaborate & break silos
• Execution & Accountability
• Growth mindset
• Innovation
• Inclusion
• External focus

Skills

• Regulatory Compliance
• Strategic Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership Skills
• Legal Expertise
• Analytical Skills
• Change Management
• Communication Skills
• Influencing Skills

Company Overview

Yellow Door Energy is the leading sustainable energy partner for businesses, serving commercial and industrial customers in the Middle East and Africa. The company's clean energy solutions enable businesses to reduce energy costs, improve power reliability, and lower carbon emissions. Our shareholders include Actis, Mitsui Co., APICORP, and International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Role Summary

Yellow Door Energy's Legal Department is fundamental in driving the success of the business. We are strongly team oriented and the legal team's main function will be to support the commercial and technical teams of the business on a daily basis, as well as manage YDE's corporate governance.

The Legal & Corporate Governance Administrator will be responsible for gathering, preparing and summarizing relevant materials for the legal department. She/he will maintain all the corporate licenses of the company's subsidiaries, board and shareholder resolutions, perform legal research, record keeping and tracking of relevant legal documents, review and draft certain documents, support business transactions, and assist with general work required by the legal team.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

• Bachelor's Degree (any discipline)
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent drafting skills & attention to details.
• Ability to conduct negotiations with vendors and suppliers.

Preferred:

• Undergraduate in Law or Paralegal certification/degree.
• 1+ years of experience as a paralegal, with at least 1-2 years in the UAE/GCC.
• Awareness of cultural differences and varying legal/regulatory environments.

Key Responsibilities

KRA 1:
Corporate matters and contract management

• Keeps track of and assist with renewals of registrations, licenses, leases.
• Keeps track of signed contracts (NDAs, etc.).
• Maintains database of legal contracts and vendor agreements.
• Assists with identifying legal partners.
• Keeps track of internal corporate registers.
• Manages and maintains physical files.
• Stamps documents as required.
• Supports in reviewing engagement agreements, NDAs and other smaller corporate contracts.

KRA 2:
Compliance and corporate governance

• Supports in compliance with regulations as needed.
• Supports the VP of Business Integrity with third party due diligence checks as needed.
• Drafts and maintains a tracker for board and shareholder resolutions for various items, such as director changes, D&O insurance, capital calls, etc.
• Manages and maintains the corporate register of members, organizational charts, certificates of good standing, etc.
• Assists with various legal department projects and initiatives as may be required by the Group General Counsel.
• Supports departments with corporate KYC requests.
• Assists with raising Purchase Requisitions and keeps track of Purchase Orders in the ERP system.
• Initiates and follows up on legal invoices and payments.

KRA 3:
Legal research & Company formations

• Identifies and researches relevant laws and legal articles applicable to the business to ensure internal relevance.
• Conducts legal research as requested.
• Assists with requests for legal translations, attestations and notarizations.
• Assists with obtaining and monitoring corporate requirements for financing agreements.
• Manages new company formations in the GCC (including management of PRO agencies, registered corporate agents, attestations, etc).

Why Join Yellow Door Energy?

Be part of a mission-driven company driving the clean energy transition across MENA and Africa. Work with a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals in a high-impact role.

Power Tomorrow with Us – Join Yellow Door Energy

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Please note: Due to the high volume of interest, only qualified candidates will be contacted.