Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a leading UAE\-based investment holding group with institutional shareholders and a diversified portfolio of high\-performing businesses. Our client is hiring for a Legal Manager & Company Secretary who will act as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior management, ensuring robust governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and effective Board operations across the Group. The role plays a critical part in managing legal risk, supporting strategic decision\-making, and maintaining statutory and governance excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Legal Advisory
\- Provide expert legal advice to the Board and executive management on corporate, commercial, governance, and regulatory matters.
\- Advise on legal aspects of corporate structuring, investments, financing, and subsidiary management.
\- Proactively identify legal and governance risks and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives.
\- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation across the Group.
Corporate Governance & Board Secretariat
\- Serve as the primary point of contact between the Board, Committees, management, and subsidiaries.
\- Prepare and manage the annual Board and Committee meeting calendar in consultation with the Chairman.
\- Coordinate, prepare, and distribute Board and Committee agendas, papers, and packs within agreed timelines.
\- Accurately record, maintain, and circulate minutes of Board and Committee meetings.
\- Ensure Board policies, charters, and Delegation of Authority frameworks are current, compliant, and periodically reviewed.
\- Support Board and Committee evaluations and oversee follow\-up on action items.
Company Secretariat & Compliance
\- Ensure statutory records, registers, resolutions, and corporate documents are maintained in line with applicable laws.
\- Maintain minute books, constitutional documents, licenses, and regulatory filings for the Group and its subsidiaries.
\- Oversee compliance with corporate governance requirements and approved charters and DOA frameworks.
\- Liaise with government authorities, regulators, auditors, and external legal counsel.
\- Act as an authorized signatory where designated by the Board.
Stakeholder & Operational Management
\- Manage legal correspondence and prepare reports, memoranda, and Board papers.
\- Maintain a master calendar for statutory deadlines, renewals, Board meetings, and key corporate events.
\- Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team on governance and legal matters.
\- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Board.
Requirements
Experience:
\- Minimum 7 yearsâ experience in a corporate legal, governance, or company secretarial role
\- Prior exposure to holding groups or multi\-entity structures is highly preferred
Skills & Competencies:
\- Strong expertise in corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance
\- Proven experience working closely with Boards and senior executives
\- High level of discretion and confidentiality
\- Strong commercial and financial acumen
\- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast\-paced environment
\- Excellent communication and documentation skills
\- Strategic thinker with strong risk\-anticipation capabilities
