Assistant Manager Legal

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Manager Legal

Client Hiring (Experience of working in a manufacturing setup is pref)

Position Type: Full-Time

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Additional qualifications such as LLM or Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) will be an added advantage.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the field of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), with substantial exposure to:
• Anti-counterfeiting investigations, surveillance, and enforcement activities across international markets.
• IPR enforcement, infringement litigation support, and brand protection.
• Corporate and secretarial legal matters including board governance and regulatory compliance.
• Prior experience in the FMCG, manufacturing, or consumer goods sectors is preferred.

• Support and execute IPR enforcement initiatives, including counterfeit market surveillance and coordination of enforcement actions.
• Contribute to anti-counterfeit strategies across regions including Sub-Saharan Africa, China, and the GCC.
• Manage interactions with external counsel on trademark infringement cases and brand protection matters.
• Conduct investigations and due diligence related to IP infringements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents and commercial agreements.
• Provide legal advice on corporate and international commercial matters.
• Ensure compliance with corporate secretarial requirements, including preparation of board documents and records management.
• Collaborate with internal departments and international subsidiaries to address legal and compliance needs.
• Maintain a structured and efficient legal document management system.
• Assist in budgeting and tracking legal expenses.
• Engage with government bodies and statutory authorities as needed.
• Conduct legal research and present risk assessments to support decision-making.

• In-depth knowledge of IPR law and enforcement mechanisms.
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to handle multi-jurisdictional legal matters.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to work independently