Licensing Lawyer

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in Dubai seeks a Senior Legal Advisor to oversee all legal and compliance aspects related to licensing and intellectual property for games and digital products. The role demands strong legal expertise, negotiation skills, and the capacity to collaborate with various teams. Responsibilities include managing contracts, advising on compliance, handling IP rights, and supporting business development. Ideal candidates will possess a law degree and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive remuneration and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in licensing or intellectual property law.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong knowledge of IP law and digital media law.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate license and distribution agreements.
• Advise on compliance with regulations related to digital content.
• Manage IP rights registration and enforcement.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Legal expertise

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Law degree (LLB / LLM)

Job description

About the Role

You will be responsible for overseeing all legal and compliance aspects related to licensing, intellectual property, and content distribution for games, apps, and digital products. This role requires strong legal expertise, negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of licensing frameworks ensuring that all agreements, contracts, and content operations are compliant, secure, and aligned with business objectives. You will work closely with product, publishing, partnerships, and executive teams to support growth, protect the companys interests, and enable smooth content distribution globally.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Drafting & Contract Management
Draft, review, and negotiate license agreements, publishing agreements, distribution contracts, content-use agreements, and third-party collaborations.
Ensure contracts include clear terms on rights, obligations, payment, royalty/share models, deliverables, termination clauses, warranties, indemnities, and compliance with applicable laws.
Manage renewals, amendments, and terminations of licensing agreements.
Intellectual Property & Rights Management
Manage IP rights registration, protection (copyrights, trademarks, domain names), and enforcement.
Conduct due diligence on third-party content, assets, and collaborations to verify rights clearance and avoid infringement risks.
Monitor and respond to copyright/IP infringement claims, takedown notices, and licensing disputes.

Regulatory Compliance & Legal Risk Mitigation

Advise on and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (data privacy, consumer protection, digital content laws, age ratings, export controls, regional compliance).
Develop and maintain legal policies and documentation: EULA, Terms of Service (TOS), Privacy Policy, license usage terms, user agreements.
Conduct internal audits of licensing and content distribution practices; identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Partner & Publisher Liaison

Act as primary legal contact for external partners, publishers, distributors, licensors, and affiliates regarding licensing and content deals.
Facilitate negotiations, contract signings, renewals, and compliance checks with partners and third parties.
Support business development and partnership teams by providing legal guidance on prospective collaborations.

Cross-Functional Support & Advisory

Collaborate with product, development, finance, and management teams to align legal strategy with business objectives.
Provide legal support and guidance for monetization models, in-app purchases, licensing of IP, and content distribution strategies.
Advise on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and licensing-related transactions including due diligence, contract structuring, and risk assessment.

Dispute Resolution & Legal Representation

Manage and resolve licensing disputes, contract breaches, IP infringement cases, and compliance issues.
Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed for litigation, arbitration, or other legal actions.
Maintain accurate records of legal cases and licensing history for audit and compliance purposes.

Policy Development & Legal Governance

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global and regional laws relevant to gaming, software, digital content, data privacy, and licensing.
Develop internal legal frameworks, guidelines, and compliance protocols for licensing, content usage, and partnerships.
Provide training and legal awareness to internal teams on licensing obligations, compliance, and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Law degree (LLB / LLM) and valid license to practice law (or equivalent qualification).
Minimum 57 years of professional experience in licensing, intellectual property, media & entertainment law, or technology/software law.
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex licensing, distribution, and content-use agreements.
Strong knowledge of intellectual property law, digital media law, data protection/privacy laws, and international content distribution regulations.
Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management abilities, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly to non-legal teams.
High ethical standards, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple contracts/projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
Proactive approach to risk management, compliance, and legal governance.

Key Competencies & Behaviours

Strong legal acumen and commercial awareness
Excellent negotiation and contract-drafting capability
Attention to detail, precision, and thoroughness
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with business, tech, and creative teams
High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
Proactive mindset: risk-aware, solution-oriented, and forward-thinking
Adaptability to evolving regulations and business models
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

What We Offer

Senior legal role with influence over content licensing and business strategy
Opportunity to work across creative, technical, and business domains in a dynamic gaming/software company
Exposure to global licensing and distribution practices, intellectual property management, and digital content regulation
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams (product, development, publishing, partnerships)
Professional growth and development opportunities in entertainment law and tech industry legal practice