ALFAIZ NIZAMI
Dubai,UAE
Summary
In-house legal professional with 3-4 years of experience across diverse industries, including debt recovery, food, and textile manufacturing. Experienced in navigating regulatory landscapes in India, the UAE, and the MENA region, with a strong focus on product compliance, intellectual property, and resolving complex consumer-related matters.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Brand Counsel
Seville Products L.L.C (IFFCO group)
Dubai, UAE
02.2024 - Current
- Drafted and reviewed a variety of brand-related agreements, including agency, confidentiality, promotion, sponsorship, and collaboration agreements, with exposure in cross-border agreements
- Managed high-stakes trademark litigation across multiple jurisdictions including global IP enforcement actions
- Drafted consumer responses in compliance with respective jurisdictional laws and partnered with the quality team to resolve global distributor complaints,
- Successfully initiated and concluded global trademark settlements with competing brands, mitigating litigations, and ensuring smooth business.
- Shaped innovative marketing campaigns compliant with UAE regulations, including drafting of terms and conditions and privacy policies
- Developed compliance checklists, FAQ documents, and legal frameworks to ensure adherence to GSO standards and assess risks of upcoming laws.
Legal Officer
Britannia Industries Ltd. (WADIA group)
Bangalore
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Led product compliance approvals for artworks and claims, ensuring adherence to food safety, metrology and consumer regulations
- Drafted and negotiated diverse contracts, including promotion, sponsorship, celebrity, service, and lease agreements, including service agreements for UAE business.
- Developed and executed terms for contests, cross-promotions, and liaised with business teams for seamless project execution
- Managed trademark filings and collaborated with agencies for copyright assignments, and design registrations
- Addressed product related legal notices and ensured regulatory compliance across various jurisdictions.
Legal Officer
Secure Debt Management Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Identified appropriate legal forum and recourse for debt recovery, co-ordinated with regional law firms for issuing recovery notices and case management
- Drafted and reviewed demand notices and attended creditors' meetings under Insolvency code, ensured client interests were safeguarded throughout the legal process
- Acted as the main liaison between clients and advocates, efficiently coordinating legal proceedings, while maintaining comprehensive trackers of litigation and notices.
Legal Trainee
Grasim Industries Ltd. (Aditya Birla Group)
Nagda
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided comprehensive legal support and guidance to the factory, involved drafting and reviewing contracts, misc. letters and notices to align with operational needs
- Diligently monitored over 160 litigations related to labour, land, and contracts.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB -
Amity Law School
Noida, India 06.2015 - 06.2020
Skills
- Brand Compliance & Advisory
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Intellectual Property Management
- Legal research
- Risk Management
- Litigation management
- Data privacy compliance
Certification
- Certificate of Training Risk Management, British Standard Institution (2015)
- Diploma in Business Laws, Lawsikho (04/01/21 -04/01/22)
- Diploma in Advance Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, Lawsikho (09/01/24- Ongoing)
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Beginner
Publications
- Investment in cryptocurrency: an Indian perspective, blog.ipleaders.in, 29/04/21
- Impact of Artificial Intelligence on judiciary: how will it reduce the burden of the courts, blog.ipleasers.in, 05/05/21
Timeline
Brand Counsel
Seville Products L.L.C (IFFCO group)
02.2024 - Current
Legal Officer
Britannia Industries Ltd. (WADIA group)
09.2022 - 11.2023
Legal Officer
Secure Debt Management Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
05.2022 - 09.2022
Legal Trainee
Grasim Industries Ltd. (Aditya Birla Group)
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Laws - LLB -
Amity Law School
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Certificate of Training Risk Management, British Standard Institution (2015)
- Diploma in Business Laws, Lawsikho (04/01/21 -04/01/22)
- Diploma in Advance Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, Lawsikho (09/01/24- Ongoing)
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