Intellectual Property Lawyer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonuses

Health benefits

Education support

Remote work

Innovative projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Intellectual Property Lawyer to join its fully remote legal team. You will safeguard patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets while providing strategic IP counsel and portfolio management.

This remote-first role suits an expert who thrives with minimal supervision and enjoys advising on licensing, technology transfer, and IP risk management across global jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 6+ years in IP law.
• Expertise in patent prosecution, trademark registration, and copyright.
• Experience drafting and negotiating IP licenses and technology transfer agreements.
• Strong IP litigation and enforcement knowledge.
• Able to translate technical concepts into legal strategy.
• Experience managing IP portfolios in a remote collaboration environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prosecute patent, trademark, and copyright applications globally.
• Advise on IP protection strategies, including registration, enforcement, and portfolio management.
• Draft and negotiate IP licenses, joint development agreements, and assignments.
• Conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Assist in IP disputes, including infringement claims and opposition proceedings.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on IP best practices and risk management.

Skills

Intellectual Property law

Patent prosecution

Trademark registration

Copyright law

IP licensing

Technology transfer

IP litigation

Remote collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Intellectual Property Lawyer to join their innovative, fully remote legal department. This role is critical for safeguarding the company's valuable intellectual assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. You will provide strategic legal counsel on IP matters, manage IP portfolios, and support the company's innovation and product development initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an IP specialist who thrives in a remote-first environment and is passionate about protecting cutting-edge technology and creative works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prosecute patent, trademark, and copyright applications globally.
• Advise on IP protection strategies, including registration, enforcement, and portfolio management.
• Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements, such as licenses, joint development agreements, and assignments.
• Conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Assist in resolving IP disputes, including infringement claims and opposition proceedings.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on IP best practices and risk management.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney with significant experience (6+ years) in intellectual property law .
• Proven expertise in patent prosecution, trademark registration, and copyright law.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex IP licensing and technology transfer agreements.
• Strong understanding of IP litigation and enforcement strategies.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into legal strategies.
• Proficiency in managing IP portfolios and working effectively within a remote collaboration framework.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Support for continuing legal education and specialized IP training.
• The advantage of a flexible, fully remote working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and creative projects within a supportive team.