Government Relations Officer (United Arab Emirates)

Responsibilities
Serve as Kaizen AMS’s primary liaison with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and municipal departments to stay updated on UAE property and utility regulations.
Monitor and gather firsthand updates on laws, circulars, and government directives impacting Kaizen AMS’s property management, leasing, and facilities operations.
Maintain a centralized Government Relations Register, classifying updates by authority, risk level, and business impact on Kaizen AMS operations.
Track updates and developments from key authorities, including:
Dubai Land Department
RERA
DEWA
Dubai Civil Defence
Security Industry Regulatory Agency
Dubai Development Authority
Assess the operational impact of regulatory developments on Kaizen AMS departments, including Leasing, Operations, Property Management, Facilities Management, Sales, Brokerage, and Finance.
Prepare impact assessment notes and provide actionable guidance to Kaizen AMS teams for timely compliance and operational alignment.
Escalate urgent regulatory changes to the Compliance Manager and prepare executive summaries for Kaizen AMS leadership.
Maintain a government relations dashboard for Kaizen AMS, tracking updates, trends, and departmental impact.
Support internal communication of regulatory updates and participate in awareness sessions or workshops to keep Kaizen AMS teams informed.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key government stakeholders to support Kaizen AMS’s strategic objectives, operational efficiency, and reputation.
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in government relations, regulatory compliance, or a similar role within property management or real estate.
Strong knowledge of UAE property, utility, and municipal regulations relevant to Kaizen AMS operations (including Dubai Land Department, RERA, DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence).
Proven ability to build strong relationships with government authorities and internal stakeholders at Kaizen AMS.
Excellent analytical skills to interpret regulations and assess operational impact on Kaizen AMS teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
Highly organized, proactive, and capable of independently managing field-based government relations for Kaizen AMS.
Ability to translate complex regulatory information into actionable guidance to enable Kaizen AMS to operate efficiently and compliantly.

The officer will serve as the primary liaison with government authorities and regulatory bodies to monitor and interpret UAE property and utility regulations impacting operations. Key duties include maintaining a Government Relations Register, assessing operational impact, preparing compliance guidance, and supporting internal communication of regulatory updates.