IP Counsel - Litigation and Enforcement .
Job Title: Intellectual Property Counsel – Litigation & Enforcement
Department: Global Legal Group
Location: Relocation support available for Dubai or Malta
Position Summary
My client a leading iGaming company are looking for a sharp, confident, and experienced Intellectual Property Counsel – Litigation & Enforcement to join their Global Legal team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Lead the management of a global docket of IP litigation matters, including trademark, copyright, patent, and trade secret disputes.
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Develop and drive litigation strategy from pre-litigation assessments through to resolution, including trial and appeals.
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Oversee external counsel in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring effective and efficient litigation management.
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Draft, review, and negotiate legal pleadings, briefs, motions, and settlement agreements.
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Represent the company in negotiations, mediations, and other alternative dispute resolution forums.
2. Global IP Enforcement & Brand Protection
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Build and execute a proactive global IP enforcement program to address infringement, piracy, and counterfeiting.
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Lead digital brand protection initiatives, including domain disputes (UDRP), takedown actions on social platforms, and e-commerce enforcement.
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Manage trademark oppositions, cancellations, and other administrative actions to defend brand integrity.
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Collaborate with global customs and enforcement authorities to coordinate anti-counterfeiting operations.
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Advise on intermediary liability, online platform compliance, and global IP enforcement trends.
3. Strategic Legal Advisory & Risk Management
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Provide cross-functional legal guidance to product, marketing, and business teams on IP-related risks for new launches and campaigns.
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Support IP due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
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Partner with the IP portfolio team to align prosecution strategies with enforcement trends and business objectives.
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Lead training sessions and educational initiatives on IP best practices for internal stakeholders.
Qualifications & Skills
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Qualified to practice law in a key jurisdiction (e.g., UK, US, EU member state, or equivalent).
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7–10 years of post-qualification experience focused on IP litigation and enforcement, ideally with experience in both top-tier law firms and in-house roles.
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Hands-on experience handling complex IP disputes across multiple international jurisdictions.
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Demonstrated ability to design and implement brand protection programs, both online and offline.
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Strong advocacy, negotiation, and legal writing skills.
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Industry experience in technology, gaming, media/entertainment, or consumer products is highly advantageous.
Education
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LL.B., J.D., or equivalent legal degree from a recognized institution.
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An LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law or related specialization is a significant plus.
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Admission to the bar in a recognized legal jurisdiction.
Martha Edunyah
Recruitment Consultant
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