Legal Manager

Topgear Consultants

Role & responsibilities:

- Lead and manage IPR enforcement initiatives including counterfeit market surveillance and raid coordination.
- Drive and oversee anti-counterfeit programs in Sub-Saharan Africa, China, UAE, and GCC regions.
- Manage external legal counsel on trademark infringement and brand protection.
- Conduct due diligence and investigations concerning counterfeit and infringing activities.
- Draft, review, and vet legal documents and commercial agreements.
- Advise management on international commercial and corporate legal matters.

- Ensure full corporate secretarial compliance, including drafting agendas, resolutions, and maintaining minutes.
- Liaise with internal business teams and overseas subsidiaries for legal and compliance support.
- Maintain an effective legal documentation management system.
- Support budgeting, planning, and monitoring of legal expenditures.
- Liaise with statutory and governmental authorities for compliance.
- Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal risk assessments.

Skills and Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of IPR laws, trademark enforcement, and anti-counterfeiting procedures.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Understanding of corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
- Ability to coordinate multi-jurisdictional enforcement actions.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality.

- Individual contributor and enterprising.

Role: Legal & Regulatory - Other

Industry Type: Auto Components (Tyre)

Department: Legal & Regulatory

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Legal & Regulatory - Other

Education

UG: LLB in Any Specialization

PG: LLM in Any Specialization