Paralegal Officer

Amerikan Foods; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Americana Foods in Dubai, UAE, seeks a Paralegal - Trademarks & Compliance to support management of the GCC trademark portfolio and related compliance matters. The role works with internal teams and external trademark agents to safeguard brand rights and ensure regulatory alignment.

You will maintain records, monitor renewals, and assist with governance and policy reviews, contributing to effective Legal & Compliance support across the organization.

Qualifications

• Good practical understanding of trademark registration and portfolio-management processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines and follow up with multiple stakeholders.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and expedite issues appropriately.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal or trademark management systems.
• Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory; Arabic would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GCC trademark portfolio management, including searches, applications, registrations, renewals, and related actions.
• Maintain accurate portfolio records, documents and deadlines on the management platform.
• Liaise with internal teams and external trademark agents on filings and portfolio needs.
• Monitor trademark watch notices and support opposition and enforcement matters.
• Coordinate trademark-related documentation, including powers of attorney and legalization requirements.
• Review and process invoices from trademark agents and track costs.
• Prepare periodic trademark portfolio and cost updates for the Legal team.
• Support administration of compliance programmes and maintenance of trackers and supporting documents.
• Assist with compliance declarations, training, due diligence and governance documentation.

Skills

Trademark management

Organization

Communication

Deadline management

Independent work

Discretion

MS Office

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Trademark management system

Job description

Paralegal- Trademarks & Compliance

Department: Group Legal & Compliance

Location: Dubai, UAE

Reporting to: Group General Counsel/ Legal Director

Experience: 4-6years

Role Purpose

The Paralegal – Trademarks & Compliance will support the management and protection of Americana Foods’ trademark portfolio across the GCC, using the Group’s trademark management platform and coordinating with relevant business teams and external trademark agents.

The role will also provide support on compliance, governance and general legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

Trademark Management- Primary Responsibility

• Coordinate the management of the Group’s GCC trademark portfolio, including trademark searches, applications, registrations, renewals, recordals and related actions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date portfolio records, documents and deadlines through the Group’s trademark management platform.
• Liaise with internal business teams and external trademark agents on new brand filings, portfolio requirements and ongoing trademark matters.
• Monitor trademark watch notices and support opposition, infringement and enforcement matters, where required.
• Coordinate trademark-related documentation, including powers of attorney, notarization and legalization requirements.
• Review and process invoices from trademark agents, maintain cost records and follow up on any fee-related queries.
• Prepare periodic trademark portfolio and cost updates for the Legal team.

Compliance and General Legal Support

• Support the administration of selected compliance programmes, including maintaining relevant trackers, records and supporting documents.
• Assist with compliance declarations, training, awareness activities, third-party due diligence and stakeholder follow-ups.
• Support the maintenance and periodic review of Legal and Compliance policies and procedures.
• Assist with routine governance documentation, legal research and other Legal & Compliance projects, as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Good practical understanding of trademark registration and portfolio-management processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines and follow up effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and expedite issues appropriately.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal or trademark management systems.
• Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory; Arabic would be an advantage.