Company Secretarial Assistant / Assistant Company Secretary

Location: Dubai (UAE)
Attractive salary + bonus (tax free) + relocation

We’re working with a large, complex and well-established international group headquartered in Dubai, with a diverse portfolio spanning multiple sectors and jurisdictions.

The organisation is continuing to invest in its governance framework and is building out its company secretarial function. As part of this, they are looking to appoint a Company Secretarial Assistant or Assistant Company Secretary, depending on experience.

This is a broad, hands-on role offering exposure to senior stakeholders, evolving governance structures and a varied, multi-entity group environment, with excellent prospects for progression as the governance team develops across the whole group.

Key responsibilities
• Supporting Board and Committee meetings – agenda planning, paper collation, minutes and action tracking
• Managing statutory and regulatory filings across multiple entities
• Maintaining statutory registers and corporate records
• Supporting the annual governance calendar and ongoing compliance processes
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, external advisers and regulators
• Assisting with governance projects as the function continues to evolve

The scope of the role will flex depending on experience, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility over time.

Experience and qualifications
• Experience in a Company Secretarial Assistant or Assistant Company Secretary role
• Exposure to a listed, large private, regulated or complex group environment, or professional services
• Practical experience supporting Board and Committee processes
• Good working knowledge of company law and governance requirements
• CGI qualified, or close to qualification

Personal qualities and behaviours
• Positive, curious and willing to learn
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of work
• Adaptable and able to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Professional, discreet and culturally aware

Why this role?
• Opportunity to join a growing governance function with clear senior support
• Exposure to a large, international and multi-entity group
• Excellent prospects for progression as the governance team develops across the whole group
• Competitive, tax-free package with relocation support
• Dubai-based role offering international experience and long-term career development