Deputy / Assistant Registrar of Companies

Our leading client in Dubai is seeking a Deputy / Assistant Registrar of Companies to support the Registrar of Companies in administering statutory responsibilities and ensuring the effective delivery of company registration, licensing, compliance, and registry operations.The role focuses on regulatory implementation, operational oversight, stakeholder engagement, and governance, ensuring all registry functions are delivered in line with applicable laws, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the administration and interpretation of the Registrar's administered laws and regulations.Oversee company registration, licensing, classification, and registry operations.Support compliance initiatives, including AML/CFT, CRS, FATCA, ESR, and other regulatory obligations.Assist with governance activities, committee support, and regulatory decision-making.Liaise with internal stakeholders and government authorities on registration and licensing matters.Drive operational improvements, service delivery, and the accuracy of registry records.Support the management and development of registry staff while exercising delegated authority where required.Ensure compliance with information security policies and support operational risk management.REQUIREMENTSLegally qualified.8–12 years of relevant legal, regulatory, or registry experience.Experience within a regulator, free zone authority, government entity, or professional services firm is preferred.Strong understanding of the UAE legal and regulatory framework.Familiarity with AML/CFT, CRS, FATCA, ESR, and registry-based compliance regimes.Exposure to both civil law and common law systems is an advantage.Fluency in English is required; Arabic is strongly preferred.