Lead Specialist - Government Affairs Abu Dhabi, UAE Would you like to play a key role in enabling business success through government relations and compliance? Do you enjoy building strong relationships with government authorities and ensuring seamless regulatory operations? Join our Government Relations Team Our Government Relations team plays a critical role in supporting business operations by managing regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with UAE laws and regulations, and maintaining strong relationships with government entities. The team provides expert guidance on labor, immigration, licensing, and Emiratization matters while delivering a high standard of service to employees and stakeholders. Partner with the best As a Lead Specialist - Government Affairs, you will serve as the key liaison between Baker Hughes and UAE government authorities. You will ensure compliance with labor, immigration, and corporate regulatory requirements while driving operational excellence across government relations activities. As a Government Relations – Lead Specialist, you will be responsible for: Managing employee visas, work permits, Emirates IDs, labor contracts, visa renewals, and cancellations through relevant government authorities and online systems. Coordinating company licensing activities including permit applications, trade license renewals, establishment cards, document attestations, and other regulatory requirements. Handling transactions and activities across government portals and systems including MOHRE, ICP, MOFA, ADDED, TAMM, Abu Dhabi Chamber, Abu Dhabi Civil Defense, Abu Dhabi Police, Nafis, and other relevant authorities. Liaising with government entities and maintaining effective working relationships to support business requirements. Monitoring document validity and ensuring timely renewals to maintain full legal and regulatory compliance. Tracking changes in UAE labor, immigration, Emiratization, and commercial regulations and advising stakeholders on applicable requirements. Maintaining accurate records and reporting activities to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. Identifying opportunities to simplify and improve government relations processes, enhancing employee experience and service delivery. Supporting audits, inspections, and compliance reviews as required. Mentoring team members and promoting best practices, knowledge sharing, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Government Relations function. Fuel your passion To be successful in this role you will: Have a Bachelor's degree or Diploma from an accredited university or college. Have a minimum of 5 years of Government Relations experience within the UAE. Have hands-on experience working with UAE government authorities and Abu Dhabi government portals including TAMM, ADDED, MOHRE, ICP, and related systems. Demonstrate strong knowledge of UAE labor, immigration, visa, licensing, and Emiratization regulations. Be fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic. Demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Be able to effectively prioritize multiple activities in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment. Be proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrate sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and a high level of integrity. Be a collaborative team player with the ability to support and develop others. Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer flexible working patterns aligned with business and operational requirements while supporting employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and wellbeing of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. Working for you Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect: Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities Comprehensive private medical care options Safety net of life insurance and disability programs Tailored financial programs Additional elected or voluntary benefits The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Legal Specialist - Government Affairs At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.

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