Government Relations Officer careem

About the Job

As a Public Relations Officer, you will work closely with the legal team to provide high-quality support to Careem. In this role, you go beyond administrative tasks to actively navigate the permits and licensing landscape, ensuring Careem s operations can scale. Partnering with the Legal team, you will manage the essential licenses and government relationships that empower Careem to expand and thrive in the UAE.

What you'll do

• Manage all trade license renewals, new applications, and branch issuances across Careem entities, and maintain an accurate database of entity creation and renewals.
• Liaise with government authorities (DET, DMCC, DSO, DM, Trakhees, TAMM) to process approvals of applications and resolve delays.
• Draft and submit official letters, applications and documents for approvals from relevant authorities, eg: for fitouts, launch of new locations.
• Coordinate with the RTA regarding parking for delivery riders in and around Careem s leased premises and logistics support for public spaces.
• Coordinate with internal teams for payments related to trade licenses, reservations, and approvals, ensuring timely payments.
• Support internal teams with government documentation and compliance requirements.
• Prepare, submit, and track KYC forms and other required documents for audits.
• Provide regular progress updates to management and ensure timely resolution of outstanding matters.

• Assist with global signature requests that will include arranging notary and apostille/authentication of documents.
• Maintain an accurate database of all pending or threatened litigation.

What you'll need

• Bilingual (Arabic and English)
• Have a strong understanding of the licensing and permits processes in the UAE, as well as experience in a corporate law setting.
• Tech-savvy - should be able to create/use Word documents, Excel templates, Google Docs, project management tools, and e-signing tools.
• Good communication skills - communicate clearly, whether writing or speaking.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Great organisational skills, high integrity, and follows through on tasks.