Joint Manager

Legal

Dubai, UAE

LLB from a recognized university. (Additional qualifications such LLM, or Postgraduate Diploma in IPR will be an added advantage.)

Head – Legal

None

Internal: Marketing, Sales, Finance, Operations, Quality, Regulatory & HR
External: Distributors/Vendors, Law Firms, Enforcement Agencies, Government Authorities, Consultants, and Attorneys

• Lead and manage IPR enforcement initiatives including counterfeit market surveillance and raid coordination.
• Drive and oversee anti-counterfeit programs in Sub-Saharan Africa, China, UAE, and GCC regions.
• Manage external legal counsel on trademark infringement and brand protection.
• Conduct due diligence and investigations concerning counterfeit and infringing activities.
• Draft, review, and vet legal documents and commercial agreements.
• Advise management on international commercial and corporate legal matters.
• Ensure full corporate secretarial compliance, including drafting agendas, resolutions, and maintaining minutes.
• Liaise with internal business teams and overseas subsidiaries for legal and compliance support.
• Maintain an effective legal documentation management system.
• Support budgeting, planning, and monitoring of legal expenditures.
• Liaise with statutory and governmental authorities for compliance.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal risk assessments.

• Strong knowledge of IPR laws, trademark enforcement, and anti-counterfeiting procedures.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Understanding of corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to coordinate multi-jurisdictional enforcement actions.