Board & Company Secretary ( Emiratisation Initiative seeking Emirati talent in the UAE) Board & Company Secretary ( Emiratisation Initiative seeking Emirati talent in the UAE) Our client, a semi-govt entity, which is listed in ADX is looking to hire Board & Company Secretary ( Emiratisation Initiative seeking Emirati talent in the UAE). Based in Abu Dhabi – UAE. Responsibilities:
Manage professional and personal scheduling for General Counsel, including agendas, email, phone calls, and other company logistics.
Coordinate complex scheduling and calendar management, as well as content and flow of information to senior executives.
Provide administrative and office support, such as Arabic/English translation (to a high professional standard) and maintenance of filing system and contacts database.
Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials.
Support the Company Secretary in ensuring corporate compliance across the Group.
Provide support on a range of subjects including reviewing and executing company documents, forms, applications, resolutions and ancillary documents, in accordance with local formalities.
Manage the relationship with external regulators, in particular, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (“ADX”), and the Securities and Commodities Authority (“SCA”).
Qualifications:
A Chartered Secretary, a Graduate or Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute, with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE or 6+ years extensive experience in an administrative role reporting directly to upper management.
Good knowledge of statutory obligations required by the ADX and SCA.
Understanding of the regulatory onboarding process.
Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges.
Good organization and IT skills.
Any legal experience a benefit.
Experience of managing senior executives, their offices and processes.
Attention to detail and analytical and communication skills.
Familiar with using Board portals and Compliance software..
