Job Description

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.

Skills Required