Head of MENA Patents

We are currently seeking a Head of MENA Patents to lead our Patents practice.

Head of MENA Patents will be responsible for setting service standards and driving legal excellence across the MENA region to achieve business targets.

What Will You Do?

Managerial & Strategic Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the regional Patent practice within MENA to ensure targets are met through regular performance and KPI monitoring;
• Drive revenue retention from existing clients as well as revenue generation through cross-selling services and new business opportunities;
• Manage the Patents practice revenue budget in coordination with Executive Management and Practice Group Heads and monitor financial performance against budget;
• Lead strategic initiatives and contribute to Executive Management and ExCom-level discussions related to the growth, direction, and operational implementation of the Patents practice;
• Establish service level standards for the MENA region to ensure productivity, operational efficiency, and high client satisfaction;
• Lead, coach, manage, and develop the Patent and paralegal teams to foster high engagement, continuous growth, accountability, and sustained individual and collective success;
• Promote the adoption of technology, systems, and AI-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency and support the continued evolution of the MENA Patents practice; and
• Promote positive working practices and a collaborative culture within the practice.

Operational & Technical Responsibilities

• Handle substantive day-to-day legal work within the MENA region;
• Provide strategic Patent advice and technical guidance to clients and internal stakeholders;
• Generate and share Patent expertise internally and externally while representing the Firm’s Patent team with credibility and professionalism; and
• Support the continuous improvement of operational processes, systems, and service delivery standards within the MENA Patents practice.

What Are We Looking For?

• An engineering, computer science, chemistry, biotech, or physics degree;
• A senior-level Patent professional with experience leading Patent practices across the MENA region, ideally at Partner or equivalent level;
• Proven experience working closely with Executive Management, contributing to ExCom-level initiatives, and driving business development and revenue growth;
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing Patent and/or paralegal teams across multiple jurisdictions within the MENA region;
• Strong commercial, operational, and stakeholder management capabilities within a fast-paced regional environment;
• A technologically savvy professional with strong familiarity with systems and AI-driven solutions, ideally supported by a technology-related background; and
• Fluency in English.

Who Are We?

CWB is a super-regional IP firm formed in 2023 through the merger of Cedar White Bradley, PETOŠEVIĆ Group, and Hahn & Hahn. Today, we serve some of the world’s leading IP owners across Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.

United by a shared belief in Thinking Beyond for a better future, we look beyond roles and short-term goals, lead with ambition, precision in delivery, and care for one another.

We are One Firm, working collaboratively across offices and regions, guided by our values, strong character, and a commitment to ethical, high-quality service.

Why Join Us?

At CWB, we value people who think beyond, own outcomes, and lead with character.

We hire for character, not just credentials, and we’re passionate about helping our team grow for the long term. We believe that people with good character grow into the best leaders, and competence can always be developed.

We’re committed to fostering a workplace built on flexibility, well-being, and inclusivity. Our approach to work-life integration includes adaptable working arrangements, mental health support, and access to resources that help our people stay healthy, engaged, and inspired.

As an equal opportunity employer, we promote diversity of thought, background, and experience. We are dedicated to building inclusive teams where every person is valued and every voice is heard.

Wherever you come from, whatever your story — if you lead with character, there is a place for you at CWB.

At CWB, everyone is valued for who they are and what they bring. We believe that true strength lies in the diversity of people, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to creating an environment where every person feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.