Legal Associate

Legal Associate (4-6 Years PQE)- IP Practice Specialist

We are looking for a proactive and commercially oriented Legal Associate to join our IP practice. The role involves not only hands on work in Intellectual Property and Data Protection laws but also acting as a key coordination point between clients, the firm's corporate and litigation teams, and internal stakeholders.

Experience: 4-6 years PQE

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Data Protection & Regulatory Laws

Location: Dubai, UAE

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on Intellectual Property matters including trademarks, licensing, enforcement, and portfolio management
• Handle data protection and privacy compliance, policies, and related regulatory advisory
• Draft and negotiate commercial, technology, and IP related agreements
• Serve as the primary coordination point between the client's corporate and litigation requirements and the firm's respective practice teams
• Liaise with internal corporate and dispute resolution teams to ensure seamless delivery of advice and strategy
• Manage timelines, information flow, and client communications across multiple practice areas
• Support and actively participate in business development, client acquisition, and practice growth initiatives
• Assist in pitches, proposals, seminars, and thought leadership activities

Skills

• Qualified lawyer with 4-6 years PQE
• Strong experience in Intellectual Property and Data Protection laws
• Exposure to corporate, commercial, regulatory, or litigation matters is preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate cross practice matters
• Client facing mindset with interest in business development
• Excellent drafting, communication, and organizational skills
• Commercially aware, detail oriented, and proactive

Why Join Us

• High level of client interaction and ownership of matters
• Opportunity to work closely with partners across practices
• Exposure to complex, cross-border, and multi disciplinary mandates
• Strong platform for long term career growth

Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover note to

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.