Joint Manager

Management Solutions International MSI; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Solutions International MSI seeks a Joint Manager – Legal to lead IPR enforcement, coordinate counterfeit surveillance and raids across UAE, GCC and beyond. The role requires drafting, negotiation and governance oversight with external counsel and internal teams.

You will drive brand protection, conduct investigations, and ensure compliance across corporate and regulatory frameworks. An LLB is essential with IP qualifications preferred.

Qualifications

• LLB from a recognized university; LLM or IP-focused PG Diploma preferred.
• Experience in anti-counterfeiting surveillance, investigations and enforcement.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• FMCG manufacturing or consumer goods sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IPR enforcement initiatives including counterfeit market surveillance and raid coordination.
• Drive and oversee anti-counterfeit programs in UAE, GCC and Sub-Saharan regions.
• Manage external legal counsel on trademark infringement and brand protection.
• Conduct due diligence and investigations concerning counterfeit activities.
• Draft, review and vet legal documents and commercial agreements.
• Advise management on international legal matters and ensure corporate secretarial compliance.

Skills

IPR enforcement

Trademark enforcement

Drafting & negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Brand protection

Education

LLB

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

• 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.