Legal Counsel & Brand Protection at Sheer Logic

About the Role


A leading multinational is seeking a Legal Counsel & Brand Protection professional to provide legal advisory and safeguard brand integrity across East Africa. You will advise on complex legal matters, manage litigation, and lead brand protection initiatives against counterfeit and infringement risks. The role requires strong leadership, negotiation skills, and the ability to partner with senior management to achieve business objectives within legal frameworks.


Key Responsibilities


Provide legal advice on litigation, labour law, commercial law, competition/antitrust, and brand protection
Manage local legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and major transactions
Partner with management to identify optimal solutions within legal constraints
Lead substantial projects and litigation, including long-term commercial initiatives
Develop and deliver legal training to internal stakeholders
Monitor online and offline markets for counterfeit products and trademark infringements
Conduct investigations and support escalation of brand protection cases
Prepare reports and maintain documentation of brand protection activities
Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Security, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain) and external partners (law enforcement, investigators, online platforms)
Recommend improvements to brand protection processes and policies
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements


Qualifications & Experience


Qualified solicitor/barrister with 10+ years post-qualification experience
Strong background in litigation, IP, competition law, and commercial law
Experience advising at board/senior management level
Proven leadership in managing and developing legal teams
Track record in negotiation and managing complex legal transactions


Skills


Professional authority and ability to inspire confidence at all levels
Strong moral compass, ethics, and integrity
Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to explain complex legal issues clearly
Business acumen with pragmatic application of legal skills
Innovative thinker with problem-solving ability
Team player with strong interpersonal skills