Trademark & Compliance Paralegal – GCC Focus

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

Job summary

NicheHR Global is seeking an experienced Paralegal – Trademarks & Compliance to join the Group Legal & Compliance team in Dubai. The role focuses on managing the GCC trademark portfolio, including searches, filings, renewals and recordals, while supporting compliance and governance matters across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of paralegal or IP experience, with strong English communication skills and familiarity with trademark processes; Arabic skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field is required.
• 4–6 years of relevant paralegal, legal operations, trademark or IP experience.
• Practical understanding of trademark registration and portfolio management, GCC exposure preferred.
• Experience coordinating with external trademark agents and managing related documentation and deadlines.
• Exposure to compliance, governance and general legal matters is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GCC trademark portfolio management including searches, filings, registrations, renewals and recordals.
• Maintain accurate portfolio records, documentation and deadlines via trademark management platform.
• Liaise with internal teams and external trademark agents on filings and requirements.
• Monitor watch notices and assist with opposition, infringement and enforcement as needed.
• Handle trademark-related documentation, powers of attorney, notarization and legalization.
• Review and process invoices from trademark agents and maintain cost records.
• Follow up on fee-related queries with external agents.
• Prepare periodic portfolio and cost updates for the Legal team.
• Assist with compliance programmes, trackers and supporting documentation.
• Support due diligence processes and governance documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Legal Studies or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Trademark management systems

Job description

NicheHR Global is seeking an experienced Paralegal – Trademarks & Compliance to join the Group Legal & Compliance team in Dubai. The role focuses on managing the GCC trademark portfolio, including searches, filings, renewals and recordals, while supporting compliance and governance matters across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of paralegal or IP experience, with strong English communication skills and familiarity with trademark processes; Arabic skills are a plus.