Corporate Affairs Manager

About Us:

ARRISE sets the benchmark for service delivery and excellence in the iGaming industry. Playing a key role in the success of its clients, which include Pragmatic Play, a brand relied upon by the world’s biggest online casinos for its cutting-edge products, ARRISE helps to deliver exceptional gaming experiences to millions of players worldwide.

Our global team of over 9,000 talented and driven professionals are shaping the future of iGaming. Headquartered in Gibraltar, we have offices spanning Canada, India, the Isle of Man, Latvia, Malta, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, and the UAE, and more exciting destinations on the horizon.

At ARRISE, we take pride in creating growth opportunities at all levels, constantly investing in our people while welcoming new colleagues and forging strategic partnerships that open new opportunities for success.

To achieve this, we bet on ourselves. We know that success is a collective effort, and our team is driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared commitment to grow and succeed—while embracing every step of the journey.

Be part of the future of iGaming with 9,000 ARRISERS! See a job that excites you? Apply now, and our friendly recruitment team will connect with you soon. Your journey starts here!

The Role:

We are looking for a resourceful and reliable Corporate Affairs Manager to support and manage local administrative, legal, and compliance matters for our operations in UAE.

This is a mid-level, full-time position ideally suited for a fluent Arabic speaking professional who understands how to navigate local administrative frameworks and government processes. This role will be the local representative for documentation and compliance, ensuring our UAE entity runs smoothly and meets all local requirements.

The role involves close collaboration with our global Finance, Tax, Legal, Operations and Procurement teams while maintaining a strong local presence and acting as a key interface with public and private sector stakeholders.

What Will You Be Doing:

• Serve as a local signatory for the company in UAE, handling documentation and formalities with suppliers, agencies, and local authorities.
• Ensure the business maintains all necessary local licenses, permits, registrations, and approvals to operate fully in compliance with UAE laws and administrative requirements.
• Act as the day-to-day liaison with relevant entities including agencies, notaries, law firms, and other key local stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of corporate policies and ensure proper local documentation management and filing in accordance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Work closely with global Legal, Finance, Tax, Operations and Procurement teams, helping to localise and support group initiatives and compliance efforts.
• Support financial administration activities as needed, including vendor coordination, invoice verification, and communication with external service providers.
• Monitor and respond to any changes in local administrative or legal frameworks that may impact business operations.
• Proactively resolve issues related to local bureaucracy, registrations, or documentation bottlenecks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist in audits, regulatory inspections, and other formal reviews involving local stakeholders.
  
  
  

What Makes You a Strong Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8 years of professional experience in administration, legal support, compliance, or finance, preferably within an international or services-driven business.
• Strong knowledge of local administrative, corporate, and regulatory procedures in UAE.
• Ability to operate independently and confidently in external-facing interactions, including with public authorities and service providers.
• Self-driven with excellent attention to detail and strong sense of accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and documentation skills.
• Fluent in Arabic (spoken and written) with proficient English communication skills.
• Experience liaising with legal and finance teams a plus; hybrid legal/finance experience is welcome.