IP Counsel for Tech Innovations | Hybrid in Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Legal Counsel specialized in Intellectual Property to safeguard the company's innovations, manage its IP portfolio, and advise on IP strategy. You will work with R&D, marketing and business development in a hybrid setup with office presence and remote flexibility.

Admitted Attorney with 5+ years in IP law is required. You will draft and negotiate IP agreements, guide infringement risk strategies, and support commercialization of IP assets while coordinating

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 5+ years of experience in Intellectual Property law.
• Strong understanding of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating IP transactions.
• Ability to analyze complex technical information and provide clear legal guidance.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent, trademark, and copyright portfolios including prosecution and maintenance.
• Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements such as licensing, development, and confidentiality agreements.
• Provide legal advice on IP infringement risks and enforcement strategies.
• Conduct IP due diligence for potential acquisitions and partnerships.
• Support the commercialization of intellectual property assets.

Skills

IP law

IP transactions drafting

Legal analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Admitted Attorney in SA

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Legal Counsel specialized in Intellectual Property to safeguard the company's innovations, manage its IP portfolio, and advise on IP strategy. You will work with R&D, marketing and business development in a hybrid setup with office presence and remote flexibility.

Admitted Attorney with 5+ years in IP law is required. You will draft and negotiate IP agreements, guide infringement risk strategies, and support commercialization of IP assets while coordinating