Public Relations Officer

Job Function

Software & Cloud

The role

• Are you ready to be the key link between our business and UAE government authorities, ensuring seamless compliance and operations?
• Do you want to play a critical role in supporting employee mobility, company licensing, and regulatory excellence across the UAE?
• Is your next step a position where your expertise in government relations directly enables business continuity and growth?

Practical Information

Location: Dubai, UAE |
Reports to: P&C Operations Team Lead |
Work Arrangement: Hybrid |
Visa Requirements: Valid working visa for UAE |
Language Requirements: Professional level English |
Learn more: softwareone.com As our new
Public Relations Officer (PRO), you will serve as the primary liaison between SoftwareOne and UAE government authorities, ensuring compliance with labor, immigration, and commercial regulations. You will support employee lifecycle activities, corporate licensing, and regulatory processes while enabling uninterrupted business operations through effective stakeholder management and government relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage relationships and interactions with UAE government authorities, free zones, embassies, and regulatory bodies
• Oversee employee and dependent visa processes, Emirates ID applications, onboarding, offboarding, and immigration compliance
• Administer trade licenses, establishment cards, company registrations, and corporate documentation requirements
• Maintain government portals, monitor renewals, coordinate access, and resolve operational issues
• Support internal stakeholders with regulatory documentation, contract submissions, tenders, and government-related requirements
• Monitor compliance activities, track renewals and permits, prepare status reports, and identify process improvement opportunities

What we need to see from you

• Experience in UAE government relations, immigration processes, and regulatory compliance
• Hands-on experience with DMCC processes, portals, licensing requirements, and company administration
• Experience managing Abu Dhabi government entities, portals, and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of UAE labor law, visa administration, licensing, and corporate compliance activities
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Detail-oriented approach with effective problem-solving, documentation management, and process coordination skills

What we offer

• Our company benefits vary based on your location, but always include:
• Global company culture: We defined our 6 core values through our company culture ( https://www.softwareone.com/en/our-story/our-values)
• A mentor who supports your successful start and is at your side with advice and action 
• President’s Club: Recognition awarded by leadership and your peers 
• Lifelong education: A variety of training and development opportunities
• Hire to Grow: We optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a global provider of software and cloud solutions. With a presence in over 70 countries and more than 12,000 professionals, we help organizations optimize software investments, modernize applications, and unlock the value of cloud, data, and AI.Our people are at the core of everything we do. We enable collaboration across borders, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow in a fast-evolving technology landscape. Whether your focus is on technology, customer success, or business operations, your ideas matter, and your contributions make a difference.Join a global team where you can build your skills, work with leading technologies, and make a real impact for our customers.

Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at reasonable.accommodations@softwareone.com. Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR. At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.