Intellectual Property Lawyer

RAYNE is expanding its consultant team and is seeking experienced IP Lawyers based in Dubai & Abu Dhabi to join our growing practice. As a consultant at RAYNE, you will be embedded directly within client organisations, functioning as a genuine extension of their in-house teams, backed throughout every engagement by RAYNE. We are currently growing our team across multiple seniority levels and locations throughout the GCC, with particular interest in Dubai & Abu Dhabi-based professionals with strong experience in trademark, patent, and copyright matters. Key Responsibilities • Advise on trademark, copyright, patent, and design rights protection, registration, and enforcement. • Draft, review, and negotiate licensing agreements, IP assignments, franchise agreements, and technology transfer agreements. • Provide legal guidance on IP portfolio management, brand protection strategies, and anti-counterfeiting measures. • Conduct IP due diligence and risk assessments in connection with corporate transactions and commercial deals. • Manage IP disputes, infringement matters, and enforcement actions, including liaison with regulatory bodies and local authorities. • Support cross-border IP matters, ensuring compliance with international and regional regulations. Qualifications • 5+ years PQE admitted in a major international jurisdiction. • 5+ years of IP experience at either a top-tier international law firm or in-house within an IP/legal function. • Strong background in trademarks, patents, copyright, and licensing. • Proven ability to handle complex IP portfolios and enforcement matters. • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. • Regional experience required. • Arabic language skills is a plus but not required. If you are looking for a fixed term assignment in the Middle East, we would love to hear from you! Company Description RAYNE is changing the way leading multinationals, start-ups, and government entities across the Middle East access high-calibre legal talent through flexible resourcing solutions. We connect exceptional Legal professionals with businesses that need specialised support on critical projects and contracts. Our approach enables companies to engage top-tier expertise without long-term commitments, while also giving professionals the flexibility to work in a way that supports their career and lifestyle goals, prioritising balance. Show more Show less

5+ years PQE admitted in a major international jurisdiction; 5+ years of IP experience at either a top-tier international law firm or in-house within an IP/legal function; strong background in trademarks, patents, copyright, and licensing; proven ability to handle complex IP portfolios and enforcement matters; excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; regional experience required; Arabic language skills a plus but not required.

Advise on trademark, copyright, patent, and design rights protection, registration, and enforcement. Draft, review, and negotiate licensing agreements, IP assignments, franchise agreements, and technology transfer agreements. Provide legal guidance on IP portfolio management, brand protection strategies, and anti-counterfeiting measures. Conduct IP due diligence and risk assessments in connection with corporate transactions and commercial deals. Manage IP disputes, infringement matters, and enforcement actions, including liaison with regulatory bodies and local authorities. Support cross-border IP matters, ensuring compliance with international and regional regulations.