Legal Counsel - Commercial (EMEA)
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About the Role
This is a high-impact in-house Legal Counsel position based in Dubai, supporting business operations across the EMEA region and beyond. You will partner closely with stakeholders to deliver pragmatic legal advice across commercial, IP, compliance, and strategic initiatives.
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Overview
This is a high-impact in-house Legal Counsel position based in Dubai, supporting business operations across the EMEA region and beyond.
You will partner closely with stakeholders to deliver pragmatic legal advice across commercial, IP, compliance, and strategic initiatives.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established organisation in the industrial manufacturing sector.
As a large organisation, they are committed to maintaining legal compliance and fostering a professional work environment.
Description
- Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including supply, distribution, and marketing contracts
- Provide legal advice to global marketing teams, particularly on licensing and brand partnerships
- Manage and protect the global trademark portfolio, including registrations and enforcement
- Support compliance programmes and advise on risk management across multiple jurisdictions
- Lead or support dispute resolution matters across the EMEA region
- Contribute to strategic projects including new market entry and M&A activity
- Improve legal processes, templates, and deliver training to internal stakeholders
Profile
- Minimum 5-7 years' PQE in-house or within private practice
- Strong commercial legal experience, including exposure to intellectual property/trademarks
- Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working independently within a multicultural, international business
Job Offer
- Exposure to high-value, cross-border legal work
- A collaborative and internationally focused environment
- Competitive salary and long-term career growth opportunities
Desired Skills and Experience
legal, commmercial, contracts, IP, trademark
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