Mselect
2 weeks ago
Board Secretary
- Salary
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Erbil
- Deadline
- Oct 15, 2026
Mselect is hiring a Board Secretary in Erbil for a construction client. The role requires 5–7 years of legal and compliance experience in the construction industry and fluency in Kurdish and English.
About the job
mselect is looking to hire a Board Secretary for a construction client in Erbil, Iraq.
The Board Secretary at the company supports the Board of Directors and senior management by ensuring sound corporate governance, accurate documentation, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role ensures the orderly functioning of Board and Committee operations, facilitates formal decision-making processes, and maintains official corporate records with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Act as Secretary to the Board of Directors and Board Committees
- Prepare, organize, and circulate agendas, papers, resolutions, and supporting documents for Board and Committee meetings
- Attend Board and Committee meetings, record accurate minutes, and maintain official records
- Ensure Board decisions are properly documented, approved, and tracked for implementation
- Advise the Board and management on corporate governance requirements and best practices
- Ensure compliance with company laws, regulations, Articles of Association, and governance policies
- Maintain statutory registers, corporate records, and official company documentation
- Coordinate Board calendars, meetings, and formal correspondence
- Serve as a formal communication link between the Board, management, and shareholders
- Organize Annual General Meetings and Extraordinary General Meetings, including notices, minutes, and resolutions
- Draft and maintain governance policies, charters, and internal procedures
- Support the induction of new Board members and provide governance documentation
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Requirements
- Candidates must have 5–7 years of legal and compliance experience in the construction industry.
- Fluency in Kurdish and English is required; Arabic is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline
- 5–7 years of legal and compliance experience in the construction industry
- Professional certification or training in corporate governance, company secretarial practice, or compliance is an advantage
- Fluency in Kurdish and English is required; Arabic is preferred
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance and Board procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage confidential information responsibly
- Professional judgment and reliability
Skills
- Corporate governance
- Minutes taking
- Compliance
- Board administration
Details
- Profession
- Board Secretary
- Category
- Administration & Office
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Languages
- Kurdish (Sorani) · English
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