- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About Chalhoub Group
Founded in 1955 by Michel and Widad Chalhoub, Chalhoub Group has grown into a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. Headquartered in Dubai, the family-owned group brings together international maisons and homegrown concepts across fashion, beauty and lifestyle, combining regional expertise with retail and distribution capabilities. As an employer, it offers career opportunities spanning client experience, brand management, merchandising, logistics and digital innovation. Its multicultural environment connects employees with the evolving expectations of luxury consumers, while its emphasis on learning, entrepreneurship and sustainability provides a distinctive setting for professionals seeking to shape the region’s luxury landscape.
Chalhoub Group is seeking a Government Relations Associate to support licensing, permits, regulatory approvals, compliance, and administrative coordination across its UAE operations. The fully office- and field-based role involves regular travel across the Emirates and close coordination with government authorities, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support trade licence applications, renewals, amendments, and related government formalities.
- Coordinate lease registration following leasing agreements.
- Assist in obtaining authority approvals for new store openings and business operations.
- Monitor compliance requirements and follow up with relevant government entities.
- Prepare and process permits for promotions, sales campaigns, seasonal activations, and commercial initiatives.
- Coordinate police and mall permits, maintenance approvals, and operational clearances.
- Support approvals for after-hours work, fit-outs, maintenance activities, and other authority requirements.
- Ensure permits comply with government regulations and consumer protection requirements.
- Liaise with government authorities, municipalities, Civil Defence, police departments, malls, and regulatory entities.
- Process approvals through relevant government and mall platforms.
- Coordinate No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and supporting documentation.
- Follow up on requests to ensure approvals are completed within required timelines.
- Support operational matters requiring coordination with external authorities.
- Support the Legal team with documentation, contracts, and notary requirements.
- Prepare documentation for powers of attorney, trade licences, and legal submissions.
- Maintain accurate permit, approval, and compliance records.
- Assist with administrative reporting, trackers, and operational documentation.
Qualifications
- UAE national with a Family Book.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Government Relations, International Relations, or a related discipline.
- Previous private-sector experience preferred.
- Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong ownership, accountability, and professionalism.
- High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise multiple urgent requests in a fast-paced environment.
- Confidence representing Chalhoub Group with government authorities and external stakeholders.
- Proactive mindset with strong follow-up and problem-solving abilities.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to maintain reports, trackers, and documentation accurately.
- Comfort learning and using government portals and online approval platforms.
- Comfort with frequent travel across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and other Emirates; early working hours aligned with government authority operating times; managing urgent, time-sensitive requests professionally and accurately; and working closely with internal teams and external authorities throughout the day.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in the private sector is preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Government Relations, International Relations, or a related discipline.
Culture
Chalhoub Group combines its heritage as a family-owned business with the dynamism of the Middle East’s luxury sector, fostering a multicultural workplace rooted in collaboration and long-term relationships. Its culture emphasizes continuous learning, entrepreneurial initiative and excellence in customer experience, encouraging employees to develop their expertise while contributing to the evolution of luxury retail.
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