Legal Consultant

Saba & Co. Intellectual Property; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Saba & Co. Intellectual Property in Doha seeks a lawyer to support IP matters for clients, handling trademark oppositions, clearance work, enforcement, and contract drafting. The candidate will liaise with clients and authorities, delivering advisory and reporting services.

The role requires a law degree and 3-5 years of IP experience, with readiness to manage cases and coordinate with external counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience, preferably in intellectual property or related area.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with queries related to IP matters.
• Manages trademark opposition and counterstatement cases, including assessment, advisory, drafting, and hearings.
• Conducts trademark clearance work, including searches, clearance reports, and advisories.
• Handles IP enforcement matters: customs recordals, anti-counterfeiting, investigations, and reporting to clients.
• Prepares and pursues administrative complaints related to IP violations; coordinates with customs and agencies.
• Coordinates with external lawyers for litigation and case management.
• Drafts and reviews IP-related agreements: licensing, franchising, assignment, and joint venture.
• Drafts enforcement-related documents in IP disputes and proceedings.
• Prepares daily correspondence, reports and legal updates for clients.
• Provides translation services for IP-related documents as needed.
• Participates in IP rights training and client outreach on protection strategies.
• Prepares annual audit reports for clients on legal matters.

Education

Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent

Job description

Provides support in handling legal matters related to intellectual property rights of the company’s clients.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists clients with queries related to legal matters concerning intellectual property rights
• Manages trademark opposition and counterstatement cases, including legal assessment, client advisory, claim and defense preparation, and representation at hearings
• Conducts trademark clearance work, including common law searches, drafting clearance reports, and preparing client advisories
• Handles intellectual property enforcement matters, including customs recordals and actions, anti-counterfeiting measures, investigations, evidence gathering, and reporting enforcement activities to clients
• Prepares and pursues administrative complaints relating to trademark infringement, counterfeiting, unfair competition, and other intellectual property rights violations, while coordinating with customs authorities and other relevant governmental agencies
• Coordinates with external lawyers to handle litigation and court cases, ensuring appropriate follow-up and case management
• Drafts and reviews various intellectual property-related agreements and contracts, including licensing, franchising, assignment, and joint venture agreements
• Drafts enforcement-related legal documents and submissions in connection with intellectual property disputes and enforcement proceedings
• Prepares daily correspondence, reports, and legal updates for clients
• Provides translation services for legal and intellectual property-related documents as needed
• Participates in intellectual property rights training, awareness programs, and client outreach initiatives relating to brand protection and enforcement strategies
• Prepares annual audit reports for clients regarding legal matters handled by the company

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience, preferably in the field of intellectual property or a related area