Joint Manager

Legal

Dubai UAE

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

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.

Head – Legal

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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.