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Company Secretary - International Corporate Team | Abu Dhabi

  • Location

    Abu Dhabi

  • Sector:

    Compliance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    €20000 - €25000 per annum + WFH 2 Days PW

  • Contact:

    Sian Taylor

  • Contact email:

    sian@jmlegal.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    ST_1752157904

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-08-09

  • Startdate:

    asap

  • Consultant:

    Sian Taylor

Company Secretary - International Corporate Team | Abu Dhabi

An international law firm with a strong presence in the Middle East is seeking a Company Secretary to join its International Corporate team, based exclusively in Abu Dhabi. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional with a background in corporate governance and company secretarial work to take on a key support role in a dynamic legal environment.

Please note: This role is Abu Dhabi-based only. Applications for Dubai or remote working will not be considered. A minimum of three days per week in-office is required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide company secretarial support across a portfolio of international corporate clients
  • Maintain statutory records, prepare board packs and minutes, and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulations
  • Work closely with senior lawyers and stakeholders on governance-related matters
  • Assist in corporate structuring, filings, and documentation

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Corporate Governance or Company Secretary certification is highly desirable
  • At least 2 years' experience in a company secretarial, corporate governance, or corporate legal support role
  • Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to corporate structures
  • Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented

This role is not suitable for Legal PAs or candidates without prior company secretarial experience.

Salary & Benefits:

  • Competitive monthly salary of AED 20,000 - AED 25,000
  • Opportunity to work with a high-calibre international legal team
  • Professional development in a growing regional office

Interested?

To apply or find out more, please get in touch. Only candidates who meet the experience criteria will be contacted.