Anzaa Consultants

<h3>Overview </h3>
The organization is a part of a reputed multinational group with a strong global presence across more than 30 countries. It has a legacy of innovation, trusted consumer brands, and a commitment to quality that has enabled it to become one of the most respected names in the industry. With a focus on continuous growth, sustainability, and global expansion, the company operates across diverse geographies in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
<h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3>
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Lead and manage IPR enforcement initiatives, including counterfeit market surveillance and coordination of enforcement raids.
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Drive and monitor anti-counterfeit programs across Sub-Saharan Africa, China, UAE, and GCC regions.
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Coordinate with external legal counsel for trademark infringement and brand protection actions.
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Conduct due diligence and investigations on counterfeit or infringing activities.
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Draft, review, and vet commercial contracts, legal documents, and agreements.
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Provide expert advice on international commercial and corporate legal matters.
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Ensure compliance with corporate secretarial requirements, including preparing agendas, resolutions, and maintaining board minutes.
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Collaborate with internal business teams and international subsidiaries for legal and compliance-related matters.
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Manage and maintain an efficient legal documentation and tracking system.
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Support budget planning, monitoring, and control for the legal function.
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Liaise with statutory authorities and government departments to ensure regulatory compliance.
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Conduct legal research and provide insights for risk mitigation and strategic business decisions.
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<h3>Must Have&nbsp;</h3>
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Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university (mandatory).
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Additional qualifications such as LLM or a Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) will be an added advantage.
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Minimum 10 years of experience in the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) domain.
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Proven expertise in anti-counterfeit surveillance, investigation, and enforcement raids across Sub-Saharan Africa, UAE, and GCC countries.
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Strong exposure to IPR enforcement, infringement actions, brand protection, and litigation support.
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Experience handling secretarial and corporate legal matters, including Board and Regulatory compliances.
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Prior exposure to FMCG, manufacturing, or consumer goods industries is preferred.
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In-depth knowledge of IPR laws, trademark enforcement, and anti-counterfeiting regulations.
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Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
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Strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
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Ability to manage multi-jurisdictional enforcement actions effectively.
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High degree of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
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Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
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