Joint Manager

Management Solutions International MSI; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking a Joint Manager – Legal to lead IPR enforcement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Intellectual Property Rights, with strong skills in enforcement and corporate compliance. Responsibilities include managing anti-counterfeit programs, legal document preparation, and advising management on legal matters. This role requires excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in the IPR domain.
• Experience in anti-counterfeit surveillance and enforcement.
• Hands-on experience in IPR enforcement and litigation support.

Responsibilities

• Lead IPR enforcement initiatives, including counterfeit market surveillance.
• Drive anti-counterfeit programs in various regions.
• Manage external legal counsel for trademark infringement.

Skills

IPR laws knowledge

Drafting and negotiation skills

Communication skills

Understanding of corporate governance

Multi-jurisdictional coordination abilities

Education

LLB from a recognized university

Additional qualifications (LLM, Postgraduate Diploma in IPR)

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.