240 Corporate Governance jobs in Dubai

We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Governance Specialist to join our team in Dubai.

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, leases and service level agreements
• Providing expert advice on corporate governance matters
• Supporting real estate and development projects across the UAE

The ideal candidate will have a mix of in-house and private practice experience. A native English speaker with excellent communication skills is required.

At our organization, we are seeking a seasoned Independent Director to join our board of directors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing corporate governance, compliance, operations and risk management, and ensuring the legitimacy of shareholder rights and interests.

• Provide objective opinions on major decisions, including strategic planning, compliance policies and risk management.


• Supervise management performance to ensure adherence to 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.


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

• Possess 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.


• Have a good understanding of the business model of virtual asset services and ability to effectively identify industry-specific risks.

• Join an international team


• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility


• Flexibility to observe your local holiday calendar alongside additional benefits

We are seeking a detail-oriented Strategic Corporate Governance Expert to provide guidance on company formation, restructuring, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will have expertise in corporate governance, entity structuring, and regulatory frameworks.

• Provide strategic advice on company formation, restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and liquidation processes.
• Guide clients on selecting the most suitable legal structures based on client requirements.
• Draft, review, and oversee corporate documents such as MOA, AOA, shareholder agreements, and board resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and tax frameworks.

• Bachelor's degree in any related field, MBA preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in corporate structuring, governance, or advisory roles.
• Proven track record in advising clients on UAE and international company structures.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a range of clients, from start-ups to established businesses, and contribute to their success by providing expert guidance on corporate governance.

We encourage our employees to stay up-to-date with industry developments and best practices through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Drive your career in corporate governance with this exciting opportunity to shape the future of a global engineering group.

• Prepare and distribute critical meeting materials, ensuring seamless communication among key stakeholders.
• Attend board meetings, capturing accurate minutes that reflect key decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare and submit statutory documents to regulatory bodies.
• Offer strategic guidance to directors and senior management on complex corporate governance matters.
• Review draft meeting minutes and resolutions prepared by co-shareholders, providing constructive feedback.
• Navigate external relationships with advisors, counsel, and auditors, addressing corporate governance and compliance issues.
• Maintain an up-to-date corporate database, staying informed about evolving regulations and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field; professional legal certification is desirable but not mandatory.
• A minimum of 5-7 years' progressive experience as a company secretary or corporate lawyer, either in-house or in private practice.
• Exceptional English proficiency, both written and verbal, with native or fluent Arabic speakers being ideal candidates.
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate law, with a proven ability to handle complex cases independently.
• A solid understanding of the Middle East corporate environment, including its unique challenges and opportunities.
• Experience working with legal advisors and thriving in fast-paced environments is essential.

Regulatory Affairs Manager role at NicheHR Global. Based in UAE.

• Regulatory Compliance: Oversee and manage regulatory activities related to core healthcare products, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Interact with Production and Development teams to maintain product supply and help introduce new products. Assess product specifications of the company and its suppliers against customer requirements and government agencies.
• Liaise with auditors and ensure corrective actions and ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Lead regulatory submissions, including preparing and reviewing documents for product registrations and approvals. Ensure no new product is placed on FDA import alerts from legitimate shipments. Maintain all document dossiers for regulatory submissions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, building positive relationships to facilitate approvals and compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on US detention regulations and ensure adherence to quality standards across the organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Legal to integrate regulatory requirements into product development processes.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry trends; communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct internal audits to assess and enhance regulatory compliance and quality assurance processes.
• Assist in developing and implementing regulatory strategies to support product launches and lifecycle management.

Develop the yearly budget and adhere to it throughout the year in the business context and company profitability.

• Lead and coordinate staff across disciplines to plan, formulate and implement comprehensive regulatory requirements and procedures; foster positive relationships with external agencies.

Experience : Minimum of 12-13 years of progressive experience in core Healthcare Regulatory Affairs, with specific expertise in US detention regulations and Quality compliance. Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for healthcare products in overseas markets (e.g., GCC, EU, UK, USA, Canada, CIS, Trinidad & Tobago, Guatemala, Brazil, Kenya, Russia, Egypt, Uganda, Sudan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Vietnam, Turkey, Yemen, etc.).

Education : Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred M Pharma, M.Sc. Biotechnologist, Food Tech, etc.).

Skills : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to lead and collaborate within cross-functional teams; detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• Hospitals and Health Care

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Regulatory & Compliance Lawyer to work on a secondment basis for six months. The role is ideal for a mid-level lawyer with experience in trade sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and a strong interest in developing their career in ethics and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal and regulatory advice on trade sanctions, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption matters.
• Support the development and implementation of ethics and compliance programmes across the business.
• Advise on regulatory risks and assist in investigations, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Draft and review policies, procedures, and training materials to ensure compliance with international standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to embed a culture of integrity and responsible business conduct.
• Support cross-border compliance projects across the GCC and international markets.

Requirements:

• Five or more years PQE, admitted in a recognized international jurisdiction.
• Experience advising on trade sanctions and/or anti-bribery and corruption laws.
• Strong drafting, advisory, and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous in-house or secondment experience advantageous but not required.
• Interest in transitioning into a broader ethics & compliance role.
• Regional GCC experience preferred but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level lawyer looking to gain experience in regulatory and compliance.

The Compliance Officer is a key member of the MEA Legal and Compliance team, responsible for ensuring that Cigna's business in the UAE operates in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

As a senior compliance expert, you will work closely with colleagues in Legal and Compliance to provide accurate, proportionate, and timely compliance and regulatory advice to support Cigna's operational, strategic, and financial goals. You will maintain and enhance Cigna's compliance framework and program in the UAE, manage a team of direct reports to oversee compliance in the UAE, and influence and collaborate with business leaders, legal, audit, information protection, privacy, and compliance leadership to define, develop, and implement business unit compliance, privacy, and ethics programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance Cigna's compliance framework and program in the UAE.
• Manage a team of direct reports to oversee compliance in the UAE.
• Influence and collaborate with business leaders, legal, audit, information protection, privacy, and compliance leadership to define, develop, and implement business unit compliance, privacy, and ethics programs.
• Create an annual compliance plan for the UAE and the wider MEA region based on risk assessment.
• Establish and execute testing and monitoring plans against key compliance risks.
• Provide draft and final reports regarding testing and monitoring to legal and compliance leadership.
• Provide quarterly updates of progress against the compliance plan to legal and compliance leadership.
• Deliver compliance (regulatory and ethics) training to the business unit.
• Facilitate implementation of new compliance requirements by the first line of defense.
• Draft new compliance policies as needed.
• Provide guidance and support to the business unit in managing data and privacy issues, including breach management remediation plans, data subject access requests, and data privacy impact assessments.
• Assist the Legal team in identifying and interpreting new laws, regulations, and market practices.
• Be a champion for the Cigna Ethics program.
• Partner with the international privacy team to drive privacy compliance in the UAE.
• Lead and/or support compliance projects in the UAE or wider ME region.

The successful candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in the compliance field within Healthcare Insurance/Insurance in the United Arab Emirates. A strong understanding of insurance-related and data protection laws in the UAE is essential. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, multitask, and prioritize effectively in a high-paced environment. Previous experience in leading teams or high-value strategic projects is necessary.

The successful candidate must have strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, along with the ability to provide guidance on complex matters in a clear and concise manner. Ability to present sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions is also essential.

This role is based in Dubai, UAE, and candidates preferably will have regional experience. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy), related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support regulatory operations at our UAE-based manufacturing facility.

This role involves compiling and coordinating product and site-specific regulatory dossiers for submission to global health authorities, including GMP audits.

• Collate, compile, and review regulatory dossiers for product and site registrations in various international markets, including GMP audit dossiers.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of all documentation submitted.
• Review and verify the correctness and regulatory alignment of Artwork AW prior to submission.
• Act as a key liaison between regional regulatory teams and site-based technical functions QA QC Production Engineering.
• Coordinate technical responses and ensure timely resolution of queries raised by health authorities during or post submission through regional RA teams.
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date archive of all regulatory submissions made from the site.
• Implement proper version control, submission tracking, and document retrieval protocols.
• Monitor submission timelines and follow up with internal teams to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Ensure alignment with both international regulatory expectations and local UAE GCC requirements.
• Provide regular status updates on submissions and queries to the Head of International Regulatory Affairs.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in pharmacy is preferred. 2-5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, ideally in a manufacturing or site-based setting within the pharmaceutical industry, is highly desired.

This role requires strong communication, collaboration, and coordination skills across technical and regulatory functions, as well as a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and document management capabilities. The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to dynamic regulatory requirements is essential.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Regulatory Affairs Coordinator to support regulatory activities at our UAE-based manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for compiling and coordinating product and site-specific regulatory dossiers for submission to global health authorities, including support for GMP audits. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with Quality Assurance (QA), manufacturing, and technical teams at the site, as well as regional regulatory teams. Experience with local UAE and GCC regulatory requirements is preferred, with an understanding of global CTD requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collate, compile, and review regulatory dossiers for product and site registrations in various international markets, including GMP audit dossiers.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of all documentation submitted.
• Review and verify the correctness and regulatory alignment of Artwork (AW) prior to submission.
• Act as a key liaison between regional regulatory teams and site-based technical functions (QA, QC, Production, Engineering).
• Coordinate technical responses and ensure timely resolution of queries raised by health authorities during or post submission through regional RA teams.
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date archive of all regulatory submissions made from the site.
• Implement proper version control, submission tracking, and document retrieval protocols.
• Monitor submission timelines and follow up with internal teams to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Ensure alignment with both international regulatory expectations and local UAE / GCC requirements.
• Provide regular status updates on submissions and queries to the Head of International Regulatory Affairs.
• Support documentation requests for internal audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors or masters degree in pharmacy (preferred)
• 2 to5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, ideally in a manufacturing or site-based setting within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Preferred : Experience with handling guidelines of UAE Ministry of Health (MoHAP), GCC-DR, Oman, Bahrain, or other Gulf regulatory bodies.
• Practical knowledge of CTD / eCTD dossier formats and GMP audit preparation.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication, collaboration, and coordination skills across technical and regulatory functions.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and document management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to dynamic regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document control systems.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and handling regulatory queries.

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• Dubai, United Arab Emirates