Legal Advisor, Intellectual Property

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Africa seeks an IP Specialist to protect intellectual property and advise business units. The role requires extensive legal experience, particularly in IP, and strong management skills. Join a team dedicated to creating growth and value in Africa.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in drafting and negotiating legal documentation.
• 6 years in an IP specialist role, with people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect and enforce the legal entity's intellectual property.
• Act as a trusted advisor on IP matters.

Skills

Convincing People

Developing Strategies

Directing People

Documenting Facts

Empowering Individuals

Education

Post Graduate Degree - LLB

Tools

Contract Management

Legal Drafting

Legal Research

Job description

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group and an innovative player on the global stage. We offer a variety of career-enhancing opportunities and the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families, and large multinational corporates and institutions. We are passionate about creating growth in Africa, bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and communities, and creating a real sense of purpose for our employees.

Job Description

To protect and enforce the legal entity's intellectual property (IP) and to act as a trusted advisor to the business units regarding IP matters.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
• Field of Study: Legal
• Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Memberships: Post Graduate Degree - LLB; Admitted attorney

Experience Required

5-7 years proven experience in guiding and providing insight on drafting, vetting, reviewing, disseminating, and negotiating complex legal documentation and processes. Experience in identifying and mitigating legal risks. At least 6 years' experience in an IP specialist role, either in practice or in-house. At least 6 years' people management experience where appropriate.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Empowering Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Contract Management
• Court Processes and Procedures
• Dispute Resolution
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Knowledge
• Legal Research