Executive - Legal (Trademark/IP & Board Secretary)

About the role

This role manages the Trademark Section of the Group Legal Department and acts as Secretary to the Board of Directors and to the Board Project Marketing and Audit Committees of LERCO (Libyan Emirates Refining Company DMCC). It covers trademark and IP protection, drafting of legal instruments and documentation of Board decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Trademark / IP Section of the Group Legal Department.
• Advise on registration, opposition, protection and defence of trademarks and IP rights; raise and defend oppositions to infringement or unfair competition, and appear at hearings.
• Act as Secretary to the Board of Directors and to the Board Project Marketing and Audit Committees, documenting minutes and resolutions of meetings.
• Draft shareholders and Board resolutions, incorporation documents, agreements, contracts, powers of attorney, affidavits, quit claims and other legal instruments.
• Translate and revise legal documents to ensure accuracy and verify their legal accuracy.
• Provide motions, recommendations and reports to support the Group Vice President Legal on strategic and business decisions.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 to 7 years in a group legal department or a reputable large law firm, with experience in the Trademark Section or Trademark Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Economics or another related major, with a supporting qualification in Technical English.

Required skills

• Preferred: knowledge of trademarks and IP rights, corporate and commercial document drafting, and vetting and translation of legal documents.
• Technical English skills.
• Analytical problem solving, teamwork, communication and leadership.