Intellectual Property Counsel

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonuses

Paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Counsel to join a fully remote legal team. The role focuses on protecting and maximizing value of IP assets including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, while advising on strategy and handling related disputes.

Ideal candidates are admitted attorneys with 6+ years in IP law, experienced in prosecution, portfolio management, and IP strategy development; strong analytical and independent remote-working capabilities are

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 6 years' IP experience.
• Experience in patent and trademark prosecution and portfolio management.
• Strong IP litigation, licensing and enforcement knowledge.
• Analytical skills to translate IP matters into business advice.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive IP strategies to protect company innovations.
• Manage global patent, trademark, and copyright portfolios, including prosecution and maintenance.
• Conduct IP due diligence for M&A activities, licensing deals, and strategic partnerships.
• Advise business units on IP clearance, registrability, and potential infringement risks.
• Negotiate and draft IP-related agreements, such as licensing and joint development agreements.

Skills

IP law

Patent prosecution

Trademark prosecution

IP portfolio management

Remote work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Intellectual Property Counsel to join their fully remote legal team. This position is crucial for protecting and maximizing the value of the company's intellectual assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. You will advise on IP strategy, manage IP portfolios, and handle IP-related transactions and disputes. This is a unique opportunity for a specialized IP lawyer to work autonomously, driving IP strategy and protection for a forward-thinking organization across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive intellectual property strategies to protect company innovations.
• Manage the global patent, trademark, and copyright portfolios, including prosecution and maintenance.
• Conduct IP due diligence for M&A activities, licensing deals, and strategic partnerships.
• Advise business units on IP clearance, registrability, and potential infringement risks.
• Negotiate and draft IP-related agreements, such as licensing, joint development, and settlement agreements.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of experience specifically focused on Intellectual Property law.
• Proven experience in patent and trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and IP strategy development.
• Strong understanding of IP litigation, licensing, and enforcement.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex IP matters into business-friendly advice.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for significant bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and support for professional development.
• Fully remote position, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation and shape the IP landscape for the company.