Job Description

Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience

Job Type
Recruitment


Joint Manager - Legal



Department
Legal


Location
Dubai, UAE


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


Experience
10+ years of proven experience in the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) domain, with significant exposure to:

Anti-counterfeit surveillance, investigation, and enforcement raids in Sub-Saharan Africa, UAE, and GCC countries. Hands-on experience in IPR enforcement, infringement actions, brand protection, and litigation support. Secretarial and Corporate Legal matters including Board and Regulatory compliances. Prior exposure to FMCG, manufacturing, or consumer goods sectors preferred.
Reporting to
Head - Legal


Supervising
None


Primary Interactions
Internal: Marketing, Sales, Finance, Operations, Quality, Regulatory & HR

External: Distributors/Vendors, Law Firms, Enforcement Agencies, Government Authorities, Consultants, and Attorneys


Key Responsibilities
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.

Skills and Competencies
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.