Nexdigm - Manager/Senior Manager - UAE Entity Setup & Secretarial Compliance

Job Description :

We are hiring a Manager / Senior Manager for UAE Entity Setup & Secretarial Compliance.

Location : UAE / India (with UAE market exposure).

At Nexdigm, we help global businesses navigate complex regulatory, governance, and compliance landscapes through integrated, digitally driven solutions. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced professional to lead entity setup and secretarial compliance for UAE-based clients, including family foundations, private wealth structures, and corporate service providers (CSPs).

Role Summary :

You will lead and manage UAE entity setup and ongoing secretarial compliance, ensuring robust governance, regulatory adherence, and best-practice advisory across regulated and non-regulated entities.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead end-to-end UAE entity formation (DIFC, ADGM, DMCC, mainland, etc.)

- Manage secretarial compliance, statutory filings, and governance for client entities

- Handle filings for regulated and non-regulated entities (ESR, AML, license renewals, etc.)

- Advise family offices on foundation setup, succession planning, and ongoing governance

- Manage entity closures, liquidations, and deregistration processes

- Act as a trusted advisor to boards and senior management on UAE company law

- Supervise and mentor team members, ensuring adherence to internal SOPs

- Support client retention, account expansion, and new business development initiatives

Essential Qualifications & Experience :

- Professional qualification (CS / ICSI / Law; ICAEW or ACCA is an advantage)

- 7+ years of relevant experience in UAE company secretarial, legal, or compliance roles

- Hands-on experience with family foundations, CSP formation, and regulatory compliance

- Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC regulatory frameworks

Skills & Competencies :

- Strong expertise in UAE Companies Law, Free Zone regulations, AML, KYC, ESR, and Corporate Tax

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)

- Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines with precision

- Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

Preferred Background :

- Experience with leading CSPs, Big 4 firms, or reputed family offices in the UAE

- Exposure to cross-border structuring, private wealth, or regulated environments (DFSA/SCA)

Role Details :

- Role : Management Consulting - Other

- Industry Type : Management Consulting

- Department : Consulting

- Employment Type : Full Time, Permanent

- Role Category : Management Consulting

Education :

- UG : LLB - Bachelor of Laws in Law

- PG : CS in Any Specialization

Key Skills : UAE Entity Setup, Family Office, Family Foundation, Private Wealth, CSP, AML, DIFC, Mainland UAE, Secretarial Compliance, Secretarial Activities, Company Secretarial, KYC, ADGM.

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