Job Description

Founded in 2001 our Legal Practice forms part of the Hydrogen Group a global specialist recruiter with over 300 specialist consultants across the globe. We have 40 consultants in our Legal Practice who specialise in placing lawyers in the Middle East, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Ireland, Caribbean, Channel Islands, US and in the UK. We have expertise in placing lawyers in house and in private practice on a permanent basis. We are growing our Hydrogen in-house offering in the Middle East and have an exciting new opportunity:
A leading investment group is seeking an experienced Corporate Secretary / Governance Specialist to join its high-level legal and compliance function in the UAE.
About the Role
The position plays a central role in supporting Board and committee operations, regulatory engagement, and governance strategy. Responsibilities include advising senior leadership on governance matters, overseeing statutory obligations, drafting and managing corporate documentation in both English and Arabic, and embedding best practices across the organization.
Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field
• Professional certification in governance (e.g., ICSA, IOD) highly desirable
• Minimum 8 years' experience in governance, corporate secretarial, or compliance roles within financial institutions or listed entities in the UAE
• Native-level fluency in Arabic and English, with strong legal drafting and translation skills
• Proven ability to liaise with regulatory authorities and manage complex governance frameworks
• Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring junior staff and delivering governance training

If you're a governance professional seeking an opportunity to shape the compliance and governance framework of a leading institution in the UAE, we'd love to hear from you.
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Company
Hydrogen's Legal Practice, is recognised by our candidates and clients for the consistently high quality of service we provide. This service is strengthened by our commitment to building long-term relationships. Founded in 2001, on values of integrity, innovation and passion, we continually strive to exceed expectations with our direct and transparent approach to providing recruitment solutions.
"Specialist expertise delivering the best and most scarce candidates for our clients."
Hydrogen's Legal Practice, is recognised by our candidates and clients for the consistently high quality of service we provide. This service is strengthened by our commitment to building long-term relationships. Founded in 2001, we enable you to thrive by continually striving to exceed expectations with our direct and transparent approach to providing recruitment solutions.
As one of the largest global legal recruitment consultancies, our strength is our level of specialist expertise. By focusing on niche areas, our consultants provide clients with information to ensure they gain a competitive edge.
We specialise in providing qualified contract, interim and permanent legal professionals across a wide range of markets including:

• Private Practice
• In-house Industry & Commerce
• In-house Financial Services
• Contract Lawyers and Paralegals

Company info Website Telephone T: +44 (0)20 7002 0000 Location One New Change
London
EC4M 9AF
United Kingdom
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