Company Services Manager

The Dubai officeseeksa confident,experience andproactiveHead ofCompany Servicesand corporate governanceto join our client facingcorporate platform. Theindividualmust befluent inEnglish,tosupport thecorporateteam with public relations.The role involvesexecutingstructuring and corporate actions while helping to scale a premium company services offering that complements our Corporate/M&A, private clientsand advisory work.Our Dubai office,locatedin the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), is home to a well-established and high-performing corporate team. Led by Darren Harris, Managing Partner and Head of Corporate, the team brings deep regionalexpertiseacross M&A, joint ventures, corporaterestructuringand general corporate law.Darren is joined by Nora Al Muhamad, a partner with the corporate team with extensive experience on corporate restructuring. Nora also focuses on private clients and family-owned businesses in relation to succession planning, governance across sectors including education, healthcare, infrastructure, real estate,retailand consumer.The wider team includes legal directors, together they have builta strong reputationfor delivering strategic legal advice to clients across the Middle East and work closely with our Dubai-based partners and the wider Corporate Platform under the leadership of UK-based Beth Mather.We’relookingfor a confident and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced professional services environment. The successful candidate will be fluent in English and have minimumsevenyears experiencein company servicesand corporate governanceworking in all freezones, and mainland across the UAE, ideally within a legal or corporate setting. Experience in company services, company set up/formation isrequired. UAE experience is essential.Particularly,we’relookingfor someone who candemonstrate:Client-Facing Delivery (Core Focus)Personally manage company formations,restructuringsand governance actions across UAE onshore, DIFC, ADGM and key free zones.Execute share transfers, changes of managers/directors, licenceamendmentsand regulatory filings.Work directly with partners and clients to translate legal advice into practical implementation.Liaise with registries,authoritiesand regional partner firms to deliver seamless cross-border execution.Build a Premium Service OfferingHelp develop a scalable, product-led company services practice aligned with Gateley Middle East’s innovative commercial model.Contribute to pitches, client development and intermediary relationships across the accounting,taxand corporate finance ecosystem.Identifyopportunities to enhance efficiency, deliverymodelsand client experience.Lead Through DeliveryAct as a senior technical specialist while mentoring junior team members.Maintainhigh-quality governance and operational standards consistent with an international law firm environment.Be a visible, trusted adviser to partners and clients on structuring execution and regulatory processes.Who This Role SuitsA senior corporate servicesand corporategovernanceprofessional from a leading law firm, Big 4 or international advisory environment.Someone who enjoys being directly involved in the work,not purely overseeing it.Commercially minded,entrepreneurialand comfortable operating within a partner-led legal practice.Strong UAE regulatory experience and confidence dealing with authorities and sophisticated clients.Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.A flexible and adaptable approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and development.This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in a dynamic and growing office, supporting high-quality corporate work across the region.About UsBenefitsWe believe in rewarding performance and supporting growth. Alongside a competitive remuneration package and discretionary bonus opportunities, you’ll have access to a comprehensive range of benefits designed to promote wellbeing, flexibility and security. Our approach combines financial, health and lifestyle support with learning and development opportunities to help you thrive both professionally and personally.We are GateleyWe’re forward thinking and straight talking. Our approach is to find solutions to the real ‑ world problems our clients face. Gateley is a legal and professional services group - a team of formidable experts across law and business. Passionate problem ‑ solvers, we get our energy from finding the right answers and getting our legal and business clients where they need to be. We support thousands of active clients, from listed companies to scale ‑ ups and private individuals, in the UAE and internationally. Being part of Gateley is not just about the expertise you bring; it’s about attitude too.The Gateley Story is the story of our people and our culture. It’s what got us to where we are today and it’s the driving force behind the values that shape our Gateley Team Spirit. Five elements bind us together as one Gate