IP Counsel: Global Portfolio & Hybrid Work

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development budget

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel to join its legal team in Bloemfontein. The role focuses on protecting and maximizing the value of IP assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, with portfolio management and strategic guidance.

You will advise on IP strategy, manage related agreements, oversee prosecutions, and handle enforcement and due diligence for strategic partnerships. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 6+ years in IP law.
• Strong understanding of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law.
• Experience in IP portfolio management and transactional IP work.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate complex IP concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Registered patent agent qualification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the global IP portfolio (patents, trademarks, copyrights).
• Advise on IP strategy, patentability, and freedom-to-operate issues.
• Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements (licensing, R&D collaborations, confidentiality).
• Oversee prosecution of patent and trademark filings.
• Handle IP enforcement actions and defend against infringement claims.
• Conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.

Skills

IP portfolio mgmt

Patent law

Trademark law

Contract drafting

Communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel to join its legal team in Bloemfontein. The role focuses on protecting and maximizing the value of IP assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, with portfolio management and strategic guidance.

You will advise on IP strategy, manage related agreements, oversee prosecutions, and handle enforcement and due diligence for strategic partnerships. Hybrid work is available.