Remote Senior IP Counsel – Tech & Media Strategy

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

Equity options

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Generous PTO

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a technology and media company to hire a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel. This fully remote role can be based anywhere in South Africa and focuses on managing the global patent portfolio, trademarks, and other IP assets.

You will lead IP strategy, advise on licensing, joint development, and M&A, and support due diligence while collaborating with R&D, product, and business teams to protect innovations and drive growth.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with patent agent admission a strong plus.
• Minimum of 8 years progressive IP law experience with focus on patents and trademarks.
• Experience shaping IP strategy for technology-driven companies.
• Technical background in engineering or computer science is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, communication and autonomous remote-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an IP strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Manage patent prosecutions globally and work with external patent attorneys.
• Oversee trademark filing, prosecution and enforcement worldwide.
• Advise on IP in commercial agreements, licensing, and M&A.
• Conduct IP due diligence for acquisitions and partnerships.
• Lead IP disputes, cease and desist actions, and oppositions.
• Educate teams on IP best practices and monitor industry trends.
• Maintain and update IP portfolio records.

Skills

IP law

Patent prosecution

Trademark law

Remote leadership

Legal advisory

Education

Admitted Attorney of SA High Court

Tools

Patent databases

Contract review tools

Job description

Placements24 partners with a technology and media company to hire a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel. This fully remote role can be based anywhere in South Africa and focuses on managing the global patent portfolio, trademarks, and other IP assets.

You will lead IP strategy, advise on licensing, joint development, and M&A, and support due diligence while collaborating with R&D, product, and business teams to protect innovations and drive growth.