Government Relations Officer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and municipal departments
• Monitor and gather updates on laws, circulars, and directives impacting property management, leasing, and facilities operations
• Maintain a centralized Government Relations Register to classify updates by authority, risk level, and business impact
• Track developments from key authorities including Dubai Land Department, RERA, DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence, SIRA, and Dubai Development Authority
• Assess the operational impact of regulatory changes on Leasing, Operations, Property Management, Facilities Management, Sales, Brokerage, and Finance departments
• Prepare impact assessment notes and provide actionable guidance to internal teams for timely compliance
• Escalate urgent regulatory changes to the Compliance Manager and prepare executive summaries for leadership
• Maintain a government relations dashboard to track updates, trends, and departmental impacts
• Support internal communication of regulatory updates through awareness sessions or workshops
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key government stakeholders to support strategic objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field
• Must be an Emirati national accompanied by a Family Book
• 3–5 years of experience in government relations, regulatory compliance, or a similar role within property management or real estate
• Strong knowledge of UAE property, utility, and municipal regulations (including DLD, RERA, and DEWA)
• Proven ability to build relationships with government authorities and internal stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret regulations and assess operational impact
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
• Highly organized and proactive with the ability to manage field-based relations independently

About the Company

Kaizen Asset Management Services provides specialized property management and real estate operations services.