Freelance PRO

Freelance PRO (Government Relations Officer) — The Bussola Group

About the Role

The Bussola Group is looking for an experienced freelance PRO to manage all government relations, documentation, and compliance requirements across our group entities. You'll act as our dedicated liaison with UAE ministries and authorities, ensuring smooth, timely, and compliant handling of all licensing, visa, and regulatory processes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all trade license applications, renewals, and amendments across free zone and mainland entities

Handle employee visa processing: entry permits, status change, medical, Emirates ID, labour card, visa stamping, renewals and cancellations

Manage document clearance and attestation (MOFA, notarization, etc.)

Liaise directly with relevant government departments (DED, MOHRE, GDRFA, Immigration, free zone authorities) to resolve issues and process applications efficiently

Ensure ongoing compliance with UAE labour law and licensing regulations, flagging renewal deadlines proactively

Maintain organized records of all licenses, permits, and employee documentation

Provide regular status updates on all active government transactions

Support ad hoc government-related tasks as the group's entities grow (new entity setup, additional approvals, etc.)

Requirements

Proven experience as a PRO in the UAE, ideally supporting multiple entities/free zones simultaneously

Strong, current relationships and working knowledge across DED, MOHRE, GDRFA, and relevant free zone authorities (RAKICC, DWTC, DMCC, IFZA, etc)

Excellent knowledge of UAE visa, labour, and licensing processes and requirements

Highly organized, deadline-driven, and responsive

Valid UAE driving license preferred (for government office visits)

Arabic language skills an advantage but not necessary

Engagement Structure

Retainer-based (specify per-transaction fee or fixed monthly retainer)

Availability for government office visits as required

Scope to scale as additional entities/licenses are added to the group

To apply, send your CV and rate structure to [email protected]