The Government Relations Officer manages all company interactions with government entities and regulatory authorities to ensure full legal compliance. This role oversees the issuance, renewal, and amendment of trade licenses, real estate brokerage licenses, civil defense and security permits, drone and aviation approvals, and tenancy registrations. The position manages company vehicles, employee residencies, health insurance, and maintains accurate documentation across all government systems. Through strong communication with ministries, municipalities, and free zone authorities, the officer ensures compliance with all UAE laws and administrative procedures.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Handle the issuance, renewal, amendment, and cancellation of the company's trade licenses.
- Obtain and renew real estate brokerage licenses for both the company and employees.
- Ensure full compliance with all requirements set by DMT, ADDED, ADREC, ADGM, RA, Free Zones, etc.
- Handle complete administration for company vehicles, including registration, insurance renewal, parking permits, Salik, and advertising permits.
- Handle all traffic fines and penalties, monitor, report, and process payments with the finance department.
- Maintain detailed logs and monthly reports on vehicle renewals, fines, and insurance status.
- Handle all employee-related processes within ADGM (visas, renewals, cancellations, employment contracts, access passes).
- Coordinate with HR and management to maintain accurate employee profiles within the ADGM system.
- Manage all tenancy contract registrations, renewals, amendments, and cancellations through Dari and ADGM Tawtheeq systems.
- Coordinate with the leasing and property management departments to ensure accurate and up-to-date tenancy records.
- Oversee the end-to-end management of employee health insurance, including policy issuance, renewal, and maintenance.
- Coordinate with providers and HR to ensure comprehensive coverage that complies with regulations.