Authority Liaison Officer

John R Harris & Partners

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact between the company and relevant UAE authorities such as Municipality, Civil Defense, RTA, DDA, MOHRE, Free Zones, and other regulatory entities.
• Lead the submission, follow-up, and acquisition of permits, NOCs, approvals, licenses, and completion certificates.
• Provide expert guidance to internal teams on authority requirements, regulations, procedures, and compliance standards.
• Review and verify all documents submitted to authorities to ensure accuracy and alignment with regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate with project, engineering, legal, HR, and compliance teams to streamline submission workflows.
• Maintain strong working relationships with government officials, inspectors, and approval officers.
• Track approval timelines, update stakeholders, and mitigate delays by resolving issues promptly.
• Ensure the company stays updated on changes in UAE laws, regulatory frameworks, and authority processes.
• Represent the company in meetings, site inspections, and authority audits when required.
• Maintain organized documentation, logs, and records of all approvals and regulatory interactions.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 2 10 years of experience in authority liaison, government relations, compliance, or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of UAE authority regulations and approval workflows (e.g., Municipality, Civil Defense, RTA, Trakhees, DDA, Free Zones).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of document control and regulatory procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple submissions and deadlines efficiently.
• Proficiency in MS Office and authority online portals.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

Preferred Skills:

• Proven experience in handling approvals within construction, real estate, engineering, retail, or industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with authority electronic systems (Dubai Municipality portals, Civil Defense systems, TAMM, Trakhees, etc.).
• Strong network with approval officers or government representatives.
• Valid UAE driving license.

What We Offer:

• Career growth opportunities in regulatory affairs, government relations, and corporate operations.
• Exposure to high-level projects and multi-agency coordination.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.