Bilingual Company Secretary / Senior Legal Administrator (Arabic & English)
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About the Role
A leading hospitality operator seeks an experienced Bilingual Company Secretary / Senior Legal Administrator for a 6-12 month temporary contract in Dubai. You will manage board and committee governance, corporate compliance, statutory records, and legal entity management across the MEA region.
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Responsibilities
- Manage end to end company secretarial activities across a portfolio of legal entities within the MEA region
- Coordinate and administer board and committee meetings, including preparation and circulation of agendas, board packs, minutes, and action logs
- Draft and maintain board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, and governance documentation
- Ensure timely completion of statutory filings, corporate registrations, licence renewals, and regulatory compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- Maintain and update corporate records, statutory registers, governance databases, and entity management systems
- Act as a key liaison between directors, senior management, external counsel, regulatory authorities, and corporate service providers
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience in company secretarial, corporate governance, or legal governance roles supporting multiple jurisdictions across the Middle East and Africa
- Fluent in Arabic and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Qualified Lawyer and/or Chartered/Qualified Company Secretary
- Strong expertise in board and committee administration, corporate governance, statutory compliance, entity management, and regulatory filings
- Experience managing complex portfolios of legal entities and ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements
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The Role
- Our client, a leading hospitality and hotel operator with a significant presence across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), is seeking an experienced Bilingual Company Secretary / Senior Legal Administrator for a 6–12 month temporary contract based in Dubai, supporting regional governance and corporat
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end to end company secretarial activities across a portfolio of legal entities within the MEA region.
- Coordinate and administer board and committee meetings, including preparation and circulation of agendas, board packs, minutes, and action logs.
- Draft and maintain board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, and governance documentation.
- Ensure timely completion of statutory filings, corporate registrations, licence renewals, and regulatory compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Maintain and update corporate records, statutory registers, governance databases, and entity management systems.
- Support governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and corporate governance standards.
- Act as a key liaison between directors, senior management, external counsel, regulatory authorities, and corporate service providers.
- Monitor legal entity compliance obligations and coordinate governance activities across regional subsidiaries and affiliated entities.
- Provide governance support to senior executives and board members on corporate matters and governance best practices.
- Assist with corporate restructuring projects, entity rationalisation initiatives, and cross border corporate transactions where required.
Compensation
- Monthly compensation of up to AED15,000, inclusive of allowances, along with basic medical coverage for self.
Work Arrangement
- Hybrid setup, with 2 days required in the office and 3 days working from home.
- 12 month fixed term contract.
- Immediate availability preferred.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience in company secretarial, corporate governance, or legal governance roles supporting multiple jurisdictions across the Middle East and Africa.
- Fluent in Arabic and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Qualified Lawyer and/or Chartered/Qualified Company Secretary.
- Proven experience in company secretarial, corporate governance, or legal governance roles supporting multiple jurisdictions across the Middle East and Africa.
- Strong expertise in board and committee administration, corporate governance, statutory compliance, entity management, and regulatory filings.
- Experience managing complex portfolios of legal entities and ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
- Background gained within a leading international law firm and/or in house legal, governance, or company secretarial function.
- In house experience within hospitality, hotel operations, real estate, hospitality asset management, or large UAE/GCC based organizations with regional operations is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience supporting boards, executive committees, and senior leadership teams.
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