Emirates Investment Authority

Sovereign wealth fund investing for UAE

Corporate Secretary

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

UAE nationality is required.
A bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.
At least eight years of relevant experience across corporate secretarial, governance, or compliance work is required, including direct experience serving as a Corporate Secretary or Board Secretary within a sovereign wealth fund, listed company, investment company, or financial institution.
Exceptional written Classical/Modern Standard Arabic drafting proficiency and strong professional English are required, demonstrated through Board minutes, resolutions, legal or governance documents, translation, and formal government correspondence.
Strong knowledge of UAE corporate and governance requirements, together with an understanding of international governance principles, is required.
Experience managing complex Board processes, senior stakeholders, competing deadlines, and highly confidential information with accuracy and sound judgment is required.
Proficiency with board-management or governance platforms and Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

Advise the Executive Board Committee and senior management on corporate governance, UAE legal and regulatory requirements, and relevant international standards; support policy development and governance capability-building.
Plan and coordinate Board and committee calendars, agendas, papers, and meetings, and ensure decisions and actions are documented and followed through.
Draft precise Board minutes, resolutions, memoranda, policies, and formal correspondence in English and Classical/Modern Standard Arabic.
Monitor statutory obligations, filings, governance reporting, and secure Board records, and liaise with ministries, regulators, judicial bodies, and external advisers.

Desired Qualifications

An advanced governance qualification from the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI/ICSA), the Institute of Directors (IoD), or an equivalent professional body is preferred.

Corporate Secretary (UAEN)

Emirates Investment Authority · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · — · Posted 2026-08-31

Workplace: on_site

Department: Legal

Description

Emirates Investment Authority (EIA) is seeking an accomplished Corporate Secretary to support the effective operation of its Board and committees and strengthen governance across the organisation. This is a high-trust role for a UAE National who combines sound governance judgement with exceptional bilingual drafting capability and the discretion required for sensitive Board matters.

Eligibility: Only UAE Nationals will be considered for this position.

Advise the Executive Board Committee and senior management on corporate governance, UAE legal and regulatory requirements and relevant international standards; support policy development and governance capability-building.
Plan and coordinate Board and committee calendars, agendas, papers and meetings, and ensure decisions and actions are documented and followed through.
Draft precise Board minutes, resolutions, memoranda, policies and formal correspondence in English and Classical/Modern Standard Arabic (الفصحى).
Monitor statutory obligations, filings, governance reporting and secure Board records, and liaise effectively with ministries, regulators, judicial bodies and external advisers.

Requirements

What you bring

UAE Nationality.
A bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration or a related discipline.
At least eight years of relevant experience across corporate secretarial, governance or compliance work, including direct experience serving as a Corporate Secretary or Board Secretary within a sovereign wealth fund, listed company, investment company or financial institution.
Exceptional written Classical/Modern Standard Arabic (الفصحى) drafting proficiency and strong professional English, demonstrated through Board minutes, resolutions, legal or governance documents, translation and formal government correspondence.
Strong knowledge of UAE corporate and governance requirements, together with an understanding of international governance principles.
A record of managing complex Board processes, senior stakeholders, competing deadlines and highly confidential information with accuracy and sound judgement.
Proficiency with board-management or governance platforms and Microsoft Office.

Preferred

An advanced governance qualification from the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI/ICSA), the Institute of Directors (IoD), or an equivalent professional body.

Benefits

This is an opportunity to work at the centre of institutional governance, partnering with Board and executive stakeholders to strengthen accountability, integrity and high-quality decision-making.

Selection note: Shortlisted candidates should expect a formal Arabic drafting assessment.

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About the Company

Emirates Investment Authority

Sovereign wealth fund investing for UAE

Emirates Investment Authority (EIA) acts as the United Arab Emirates’ sole federal Sovereign Wealth Fund. Its main role is to manage the UAE’s sovereign wealth by investing in a diversified mix of assets across local, regional, and international markets, with the aim of strengthening and diversifying the UAE’s economy. EIA operates by allocating capital to asset classes and sectors that can generate sustained financial gains for the UAE, balancing risk and return while supporting national economic objectives. Unlike typical investment funds, EIA benefits from direct government backing and a mandate to contribute to the UAE’s long-term economic resilience. Its goal is to deliver steady financial returns for the UAE while fostering economic diversification and stability for the country.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: United Arab Emirates
Founded: Not listed

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