54 Licensing jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Role overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Licensing & Market Insights Coordinator
to join our team. In this role, you will be reporting to the IP License Manager and will be responsible for managing and administering licensing initiatives and identifying new opportunities to expand the company's brand presence through licensing agreements. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand and contribute to the growth of our trademark portfolio. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on our brand's success

Key Responsibilities:

1.Market Research & Analysis:

• Conduct market research to identify potential licensing partners and emerging market trends worldwide.
• Assist in the development of brand strategies that align with licensing opportunities.

2.Contract & Legal Administration:

• Prepare, review, and maintain licensing contracts, agreements, and related legal documentation.
• Coordinate with internal legal teams and external counsel to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain organized records and databases of all contracts, agreements, and correspondence.
• Support due diligence processes for new licensing opportunities.

3.Licensing Management:

• Process payments for all licensing transactions
• Support negotiations with potential partners and assist in drafting proposals and term sheets.
• Keep the licensing database up to date with accurate information.
• Monitor compliance with existing agreements and ensure timely renewals or amendments.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align licensing initiatives with overall brand goals.

4.Reporting & Coordination:

• Prepare regular reports on licensing activities, market insights, and contract status for management review.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including marketing, legal, and finance to ensure smooth execution of licensing programs.

5.Licensing Strategy:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute marketing strategies to promote the company's trademarks to potential licensees and aligning with business objectives.
• Identify and pursue licensing opportunities that align with the company's brand and business objectives.
• Create and maintain a strategic plan for trademark licensing that ensures both brand protection and revenue generation.

6.Licensee Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective licensees, working to ensure that licensing agreements are mutually beneficial.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in implementing successful licensing strategies, preferably adept in market research, social media marketing and search engine optimization
• Experience in managing intellectual property portfolios.
• Strong understanding of international trademark laws and licensing regulations or practices.
• Experience in administrative tasks related to contracts, legal documentation, and maintaining organized records and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team of lawyers and other professionals.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools.

Interested?
Please send your CV to with the subject line Applicant – "
Licensing & Market Insights Coordinator
".

Role overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
IP Licensing & Brand Development Associate Executive
to join our team. In this role, you will be reporting to the IP License Manager and will be responsible for managing and administering licensing initiatives and identifying new opportunities to expand the company's brand presence through licensing agreements. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand and contribute to the growth of our trademark portfolio. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on our brand's success

Key Responsibilities:

1.Market Research & Analysis:

• Conduct market research to identify potential licensing partners and emerging market trends worldwide.
• Assist in the development of brand strategies that align with licensing opportunities.

2.Contract & Legal Administration:

• Prepare, review, and maintain licensing contracts, agreements, and related legal documentation.
• Coordinate with internal legal teams and external counsel to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain organized records and databases of all contracts, agreements, and correspondence.
• Support due diligence processes for new licensing opportunities.

3.Licensing Management:

• Process payments for all licensing transactions
• Support negotiations with potential partners and assist in drafting proposals and term sheets.
• Keep the licensing database up to date with accurate information.
• Monitor compliance with existing agreements and ensure timely renewals or amendments.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align licensing initiatives with overall brand goals.

4.Reporting & Coordination:

• Prepare regular reports on licensing activities, market insights, and contract status for management review.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including marketing, legal, and finance to ensure smooth execution of licensing programs.

5.Licensing Strategy:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute marketing strategies to promote the company's trademarks to potential licensees and aligning with business objectives.
• Identify and pursue licensing opportunities that align with the company's brand and business objectives.
• Create and maintain a strategic plan for trademark licensing that ensures both brand protection and revenue generation.

6.Licensee Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective licensees, working to ensure that licensing agreements are mutually beneficial.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in implementing successful licensing strategies, preferably adept in market research, social media marketing and search engine optimization
• Experience in managing intellectual property portfolios.
• Strong understanding of international trademark laws and licensing regulations or practices.
• Experience in administrative tasks related to contracts, legal documentation, and maintaining organized records and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team of lawyers and other professionals.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools.

Interested?
Please send your CV to with the subject line Applicant – "
IP Licensing & Brand Development Associate
".

Company Description

Allocation Assist Middle East is a healthcare consulting company based in Dubai, UAE. We specialize in consulting high caliber Doctors to explore career and life changing opportunities in prestigious renowned hospitals in the Gulf region.

This is a full-time on-site role as a Licensing Officer at Allocation Assist Middle East. The Licensing Officer will be responsible for managing the DHA / DOH / MOH / QCHP / SCFHS Licensing process, including preparation, verification, processing, monitoring, and issuance of licenses. Excellent communication, organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

• Licensing expertise to handle SCFHS / UAE / DHA / DOH / MOH Licensing; Credentialing, and Examination process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Attention to detail
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Initiate communication with clients for timely submission of necessary documents.
• Interpret, assist and advise applicants regarding Dataflow and licensing requirements within the specified guidelines.
• Coordinate with the clients using a professional and friendly communication channel for timely processing of documents.
• Be actively involved in the quality improvement activities within the company.
• Maintain professional confidentiality at all times.
• Dubai based

Role overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Trademark Licensing & Market Research Executive
to join our team. In this role, you will be reporting to the IP License Manager and will be responsible for managing and administering licensing initiatives and identifying new opportunities to expand the company's brand presence through licensing agreements. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand and contribute to the growth of our trademark portfolio. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on our brand's success

Key Responsibilities:

1.Market Research & Analysis:

• Conduct market research to identify potential licensing partners and emerging market trends worldwide.
• Assist in the development of brand strategies that align with licensing opportunities.

2.Contract & Legal Administration:

• Prepare, review, and maintain licensing contracts, agreements, and related legal documentation.
• Coordinate with internal legal teams and external counsel to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain organized records and databases of all contracts, agreements, and correspondence.
• Support due diligence processes for new licensing opportunities.

3.Licensing Management:

• Process payments for all licensing transactions
• Support negotiations with potential partners and assist in drafting proposals and term sheets.
• Keep the licensing database up to date with accurate information.
• Monitor compliance with existing agreements and ensure timely renewals or amendments.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align licensing initiatives with overall brand goals.

4.Reporting & Coordination:

• Prepare regular reports on licensing activities, market insights, and contract status for management review.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including marketing, legal, and finance to ensure smooth execution of licensing programs.

5.Licensing Strategy:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute marketing strategies to promote the company's trademarks to potential licensees and aligning with business objectives.
• Identify and pursue licensing opportunities that align with the company's brand and business objectives.
• Create and maintain a strategic plan for trademark licensing that ensures both brand protection and revenue generation.

6.Licensee Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective licensees, working to ensure that licensing agreements are mutually beneficial.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in implementing successful licensing strategies, preferably adept in market research, social media marketing and search engine optimization
• Experience in managing intellectual property portfolios.
• Strong understanding of international trademark laws and licensing regulations or practices.
• Experience in administrative tasks related to contracts, legal documentation, and maintaining organized records and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team of lawyers and other professionals.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools.

Interested?
Please send your CV to with the subject line Applicant – "
Trademark Licensing & Market Research Executive
".

Senior Advisor – Payments Licensing

Contract :
6 months rolling

Dubai

I am currently working with one of the
Big 4 consulting firms in Dubai
and we are looking for a
Senior Advisor – Payments Licensing & Regulatory Engagement
to support a
Tier-1 UAE bank
on a critical regulatory initiative.

The ideal candidate will be a
senior payments licensing specialist
with a
proven track record of securing approvals from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)
. This is a
senior advisory/consulting engagement
— requiring someone who is well-known and credible within the UAE's financial services ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end licensing process for payments-related activities (digital wallets, merchant acquiring, cross-border payments, open banking, digital banking).
• Work directly with the CBUAE to manage submissions, respond to queries, and secure approvals.
• Advise executive stakeholders on licensing strategy, regulatory compliance, and risk implications.
• Use existing market relationships to accelerate regulatory approvals.
• Act as a trusted bridge between the bank and the regulator.

Required Experience

• Successful track record of executing payments licensing approvals with the CBUAE.
• 10–15+ years in financial services, compliance, regulatory affairs, or licensing.
• Strong understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks for payments and digital banking.
• Well-established reputation and network within the UAE financial services industry.
• Previous experience with a regulator (e.g., CBUAE) or senior role at a bank/fintech preferred.

Job Description
Aldar Education are currently seeking an Officer - Licensing for our HQ Office in Abu Dhabi.

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi. We provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.

Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government. Today, Aldar Education's efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

We are a "Great Place To Work" and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, all with an international dimension.

Responsible for coordinating and liaising between the company and Government organisations / authorities and provide a key inter-face between the two.

The Licensing Officer will be responsible for ensuring all regulatory and statutory requirements related to school operations, and corporate entities are fully met in alignment with the Ministry of Education, Department of Education & Knowledge (ADEK), and other relevant government authorities. The role acts as a key liaison between the HQ office, schools, and external regulators, ensuring licenses are obtained, renewed, and maintained in a timely and compliant manner.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.

Responsibilities
Main Duties
:

• Monitor operational license validity and proactively ensure renewals are initiated well in advance of expiry dates.
• Manage the end-to-end process of obtaining and renewing school, corporate, as required by the Ministry of Education, ADEK, KHDA, or other governing authorities.
• Support the team in applying for new and renewal of Civil Defense, Clinic, ADMCC, and Pool licenses, while managing related dependencies and coordinating inspection appointments.
• For new projects, take full responsibility for obtaining all necessary licenses and approvals from relevant authorities, ensuring end-to-end coordination until the final NOC is issued.
• Coordinates and obtain the approvals for new schools from all the governmental bodies such trade license, lease contract, ADEK set-up, ADEK etc.
• Processes and renews permits and licenses including ADEK license, trade license, chamber of commerce, certificates of registration for the company.
• Maintain accurate and secure records of all licenses, approvals, and permits for HQ and schools.
• Obtains ADDC requirements to register new accounts in direct debit arrangement to pay the schools' bills.
• Coordinate with the Procurement team and suppliers to manage schoolbook clearances, including obtaining shipment details, securing approvals from Customs and relevant ministries, and arranging final delivery
• Always ensures the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Participates in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Performs any other reasonable duties as required.
• Act as the primary point of contact with government entities (ADEK, KHDA etc.) on licensing matters.

Specific Duties:

• Build strong relationships with regulators to ensure smooth processing of applications and compliance monitoring.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of licensing regulations, requirements, and changes in government policies impacting the education sector.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather required documentation for licensing applications and renewals.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and up-to-date records of all school and corporate licenses, approvals, and renewals across the organization on the license tracker.
• Prepare and submit regular compliance reports to management and external auditors, ensuring transparency and readiness for inspections.
• Provide periodic training and awareness sessions to HQ and school staff on licensing requirements
• Ensure all HQ and school-level operations remain fully compliant with regulatory standards and 100% compliance with licensing timelines (no expired licenses).
• Coordinates with Municipality regarding rental/lease payment on quarterly basis and coordinate with Finance to arrange the payment.
• Coordinates with regulatory bodies to obtain the Tawtheeq contract for all schools.
• Visit schools to deliver and collect the documents pertaining to any of the school licenses (application, renewal) requirements.
• Prepare and submit required reports and compliance documentation to regulatory bodies.
• Obtains ADDC requirements to register new accounts in direct debit arrangement to pay the schools' bills and request the ADDC bill for the payment to be submitted to Finance to pay the outstanding bill.
• Coordinates with AP and building management to obtain the building Tawtheeq.
• Coordinate with schools and relevant authorities to ensure compliance with TAMM regulations, and confirm that all required activities, approvals, and permits (e.g., Tadweer) are issued on schedule

Qualifications
Main Qualifications:

• Bachelors (BSc) in business related subject; or
• Related industry qualification or certificate, for the assigned functional area(s).

Minimum Experience:

• At least 3-5 years' experience in a licensing, compliance, or regulatory role within the education sector or a government-facing industry within the UAE.
• Proven experience in dealing with UAE education regulators (ADEK, KHDA, MOE) is highly desirable
• Experience within a school group or large educational organization is an advantage

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Fluent Arabic communication skills, written and oral
• A good understanding of English language, written and oral
• Multitasking
• Strong knowledge of UAE education regulatory frameworks and requirements.
• Hands-on experience with MS Office and MS Excel
• Proficient typing and editing skills.
• Data organization skills
• Great attention to detail
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Good interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Sense of urgency/confidentiality and customer centric communication

WHAT WE OFFER:
Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearanc
e.

Role overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
IP Licensing & Online Marketing Specialist
to join our team. In this role, you will be reporting to the IP License Manager and will be responsible for managing and administering licensing initiatives and identifying new opportunities to expand the company's brand presence through licensing agreements. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand and contribute to the growth of our trademark portfolio. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on our brand's success

Key Responsibilities:

1.Market Research & Analysis:

• Conduct market research to identify potential licensing partners and emerging market trends worldwide.
• Assist in the development of brand strategies that align with licensing opportunities.

2.Contract & Legal Administration:

• Prepare, review, and maintain licensing contracts, agreements, and related legal documentation.
• Coordinate with internal legal teams and external counsel to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain organized records and databases of all contracts, agreements, and correspondence.
• Support due diligence processes for new licensing opportunities.

3.Licensing Management:

• Process payments for all licensing transactions
• Support negotiations with potential partners and assist in drafting proposals and term sheets.
• Keep the licensing database up to date with accurate information.
• Monitor compliance with existing agreements and ensure timely renewals or amendments.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align licensing initiatives with overall brand goals.

4.Reporting & Coordination:

• Prepare regular reports on licensing activities, market insights, and contract status for management review.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including marketing, legal, and finance to ensure smooth execution of licensing programs.

5.Licensing Strategy:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute marketing strategies to promote the company's trademarks to potential licensees and aligning with business objectives.
• Identify and pursue licensing opportunities that align with the company's brand and business objectives.
• Create and maintain a strategic plan for trademark licensing that ensures both brand protection and revenue generation.

6.Licensee Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective licensees, working to ensure that licensing agreements are mutually beneficial.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in implementing successful licensing strategies, preferably adept in market research, social media marketing and search engine optimization
• Experience in managing intellectual property portfolios.
• Strong understanding of international trademark laws and licensing regulations or practices.
• Experience in administrative tasks related to contracts, legal documentation, and maintaining organized records and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team of lawyers and other professionals.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools.

Interested?
Please send your CV to with the subject line Applicant – "
IP Licensing & Online Marketing Specialist
".

Role overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
IP Licensing & Market Research Specialist
to join our team. In this role, you will be reporting to the IP License Manager and will be responsible for managing and administering licensing initiatives and identifying new opportunities to expand the company's brand presence through licensing agreements. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand and contribute to the growth of our trademark portfolio. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on our brand's success

Key Responsibilities:

1.Market Research & Analysis:

• Conduct market research to identify potential licensing partners and emerging market trends worldwide.
• Assist in the development of brand strategies that align with licensing opportunities.

2.Contract & Legal Administration:

• Prepare, review, and maintain licensing contracts, agreements, and related legal documentation.
• Coordinate with internal legal teams and external counsel to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain organized records and databases of all contracts, agreements, and correspondence.
• Support due diligence processes for new licensing opportunities.

3.Licensing Management:

• Process payments for all licensing transactions
• Support negotiations with potential partners and assist in drafting proposals and term sheets.
• Keep the licensing database up to date with accurate information.
• Monitor compliance with existing agreements and ensure timely renewals or amendments.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align licensing initiatives with overall brand goals.

4.Reporting & Coordination:

• Prepare regular reports on licensing activities, market insights, and contract status for management review.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including marketing, legal, and finance to ensure smooth execution of licensing programs.

5.Licensing Strategy:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute marketing strategies to promote the company's trademarks to potential licensees and aligning with business objectives.
• Identify and pursue licensing opportunities that align with the company's brand and business objectives.
• Create and maintain a strategic plan for trademark licensing that ensures both brand protection and revenue generation.

6.Licensee Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective licensees, working to ensure that licensing agreements are mutually beneficial.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in implementing successful licensing strategies, preferably adept in market research, social media marketing and search engine optimization
• Experience in managing intellectual property portfolios.
• Strong understanding of international trademark laws and licensing regulations or practices.
• Experience in administrative tasks related to contracts, legal documentation, and maintaining organized records and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team of lawyers and other professionals.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools.

Interested?
Please send your CV to with the subject line Applicant – "IP
Licensing & Market Research Specialist
".

JOB PURPOSE:

The Licensing Officer manages registration and licensing applications, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. This role includes handling Key Account and VVIP clients, serving as a Test and Knowledge Champion for system enhancements and team training, and providing operational backup for the manager. The position focuses on delivering high-quality service, maintaining data integrity, and driving process improvements.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review critical details in applications through the electronic system and electronically approve them in line with Registration and Licensing Policies to ensure timely processing.
• Maintain accurate registration and licensing databases to ensure data reliability and operational precision.
• Proactively resolve minor client issues independently, escalating concerns to the supervisor as necessary while providing practicable solutions.
• Update electronic databases during the approval process, correcting data to prevent operational mistakes.
• Contribute to the enhancement of electronic systems by proposing efficient technical and non-technical solutions to operational challenges.
• Ensure systems are upgraded and accurately mapped to correct processes.
• Respond to inquiries from internal teams involved in registration processes (amendment and Deregistration) and propose solutions to support smooth client journey.
• Monitor and manage application workflows in line with SLAs and operational guidelines.
• Handle requests and inquiries from key account and VVIP clients with professionalism and confidentiality, ensuring their satisfaction and seamless service.
• Act as a test champion for all system and portal changes, performing thorough testing and providing actionable feedback.
• Serve as the knowledge champion for the team, training new joiners and acting as their shadow buddy during their onboarding journey.
• Provide operational support during the manager's leave to monitor execution and ensure queues are managed within agreed SLAs.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Diploma degree in Business or related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in client support field or similar fields, with proven track record of communicating with customers
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Evidence of the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Strong negotiation skills to close license arrangements.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer service skills – ability to handle diverse customers.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Licensing, and Registration principles and practice.