Legal Counsel - Commercial (EMEA)
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About the Role
Michael Page is hiring an in-house Legal Counsel for a manufacturing client in Dubai, supporting EMEA operations. The role involves drafting commercial agreements, managing trademarks, and advising on compliance and risk management.
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Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
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Job Overview
- High impact in house Legal Counsel position based in Dubai, supporting business operations across the EMEA region and beyond
- Partner closely with stakeholders to deliver pragmatic legal advice across commercial, IP, compliance, and strategic initiatives
Client Details
- Well established organisation in the industrial manufacturing sector
- 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
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