Company Secretary

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee statutory compliance, including license renewals, accounts filing, and data protection renewals for a diverse client portfolio.
• Provide corporate governance advisory and act as a primary liaison for clients regarding regulatory obligations in UAE jurisdictions (ADGM, DIFC, DWTC, etc.).
• Organize and attend Board meetings, AGMs, and committee meetings, ensuring accurate drafting of notices, agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
• Advise Boards and senior management on fiduciary responsibilities, governance practices, and legislative changes.
• Manage relationships with regulators, free zone authorities, auditors, and legal advisors.
• Maintain accurate statutory registers, corporate records, and documentation.
• Coordinate with internal risk, compliance, and accounts teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in corporate secretarial or legal services.
• Professional qualification as a Company Secretary (e.g., ICSI or equivalent).
• Familiarity with UAE mainland and free zone regulations.
• Understanding of Common Law principles.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); Arabic is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RegTech or digital governance tools.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth within a fast-scaling international organization.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

About the Company

j. awan & partners is a fast-growing international Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Consultancy headquartered in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). We provide regulatory, governance, finance, and technology services to global financial institutions and governments. With a presence spanning the UAE, KSA, UK, Singapore, and beyond, we pride ourselves on delivering tailor-made, simple, and effective solutions to our clients.