The Role
Design and maintain a corporate governance framework aligned with UAE regulations, manage Board and committee processes, advise on governance and ESG, draft policies and disclosures, coordinate evaluations, liaise with regulators and auditors, and deliver governance training to executives.
Summary Generated by Built In
Black Pearl is seeking a Governance Manager for a leading engineering firm. You will design and uphold best-in-class governance practices, support Board and committee processes, and ensure transparent decision-making aligned with strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a Corporate Governance Framework aligned with UAE Corporate Governance Code and the firm’s strategic priorities.
• Manage the full governance cycle for the Board of Directors and executive committees: draft agendas, prepare briefing materials, record minutes, and track action items.
• Provide expert advice on governance best practices, stakeholder engagement, and ESG trends to the Board and senior management.
• Draft, review, and update governance policies, charters, codes of conduct, and related documentation.
• Coordinate annual Board and committee performance evaluations; identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with legal advisors, regulators, and auditors on governance matters and ensure compliance with disclosure requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments in corporate governance and integrate new requirements into existing practices.
• Design and deliver training sessions on governance, ethics, and sustainability for Board members and executives.
• Prepare governance disclosure reports and sustainability updates for regulatory filings.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree or governance certification (e.g., ICSA, CGP) preferred.
• Experience: 5–7 years in a governance role, ideally within utilities, infrastructure, or government-linked entities; proven track record supporting Board and committee functions.
Technical Skills:
• Extensive knowledge of UAE corporate governance regulations and ESG reporting standards.
• Proficiency with board-management platforms and governance portals.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional organizational and facilitation skills, strategic thinker, high integrity, strong interpersonal and advisory capabilities.
Languages
• English: Fluent (required)
• Arabic: Preferred
Disclaimer: Please note that Black Pearl will never ask any of its candidates for any payment in exchange for our service in helping candidates find a job. Our service is free to our candidates and the recruitment fee is paid by our clients. If you receive any emails, SMS, or calls requesting you to pay from someone claiming to be an employee of Black Pearl before they can process your application, please report and write an email to us.
Key Demographic Requirements - applicants must be:
- Fluent Arabic Speaker
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Master's degree or governance certification (e.g., ICSA, CGP).
- 5-7 years in a governance role, ideally within utilities, infrastructure, or government-linked entities; experience supporting Board and committee functions.
- Extensive knowledge of UAE corporate governance regulations and ESG reporting standards.
- Proficiency with board-management platforms and governance portals.
- Exceptional organizational and facilitation skills; strategic thinker; high integrity; strong interpersonal and advisory capabilities.
- English fluency.
- Arabic fluency.
- Ability to liaise with legal advisors, regulators, and auditors and ensure compliance with disclosure and reporting requirements.
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The Company
What We Do
Black Pearl is a leading HR consultancy and specialist recruitment firm based in the UAE and GCC. They provide customized HR solutions, executive search, and strategic recruitment services across various corporate support, finance, accounting, and business operations roles, helping clients achieve success through tailored staffing and HR consulting services.
