Governance & Compliance Specialist

Beond is looking for a Governance & Compliance Specialist to become a valuable member of our team. This position will assist the Legal Counsel in providing strong governance and corporate legal oversight throughout the Beond Group. You will be key in overseeing the daily governance framework, facilitating shareholder and Board activities, ensuring compliance across various jurisdictions (notably ADGM, DIFC, and RAKICC), and guaranteeing the prompt execution of legal and corporate documents.ResponsibilitiesManage scheduling, documentation, and minute-taking for Board and shareholder meetingsDraft, coordinate, and archive corporate governance documents including resolutions, meeting minutes, proxy forms, and circularsMaintain statutory registers, entity records, licences, and regulatory filings across jurisdictions (RAKICC, DIFC, ADGM, Maldives, etc.)Provide accurate and timely legal guidance on corporate laws and regulations applicable to UAE-based entities, keeping abreast of legislative changesSupport incorporations, re-domiciliations, entity closures, and amendments to structure or shareholdingCoordinate and review documentation for KYC and regulatory compliance, including for banks, lessors, and investorsOversee the creation, maintenance, and standardisation of a library of legal templates, including NDAs, service agreements, and board templatesSupport the administration of the ESOP and shareholder register, including warrants, share issuances, and capital table updatesDraft and manage Power of Attorney documentation and other core legal templatesPrepare materials and collate documentation for due diligence exercises and external auditsLiaise effectively with shareholders and their legal or financial advisorsMaintain strong governance practices across group entities, ensuring consistency and alignment with shareholder instructionsEnsure effective, compliant management of company secretarial matters, including meeting structure, quorum, and voting eligibilityAssist the Legal Counsel in key investor activities and ongoing legal projectsQualificationsLaw degree or equivalent legal qualificationMinimum 5 years’ experience in a corporate legal or company secretarial role, preferably within the UAEDemonstrated knowledge of UAE regulatory and licensing authorities and their proceduresFluent in Arabic and EnglishExperience handling shareholder, investor, or governance matters across a group structureStrong understanding of UAE corporate law, including ADGM, DIFC, and RAKICC frameworksProven ability to manage legal documentation, filings, and compliance independently#J-18808-Ljbffr