Legal Counsel

AECI Limited; Midvaal Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking to provide strategic leadership in managing its IP portfolio and legal strategies. The successful candidate will oversee compliance, develop comprehensive legal strategies, and ensure consistency across the organization. This role is pivotal in maintaining and protecting the company's interests and requires a strong background in law and IP management.

Qualifications

• Expertise in intellectual property law and contract management.
• Experience in developing legal strategies and compliance measures.
• Strong leadership capabilities in managing legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the IP portfolio and manages contracts to ensure compliance.
• Develops legal strategies aligned with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts audits and maintains oversight of legal practices.

Skills

Strategic leadership

IP management

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Legal strategy development

Job description

Purpose of the job : To provide strategic leadership in managing and protecting DetNet’s IP Portfolio. To oversee and enhance the contracts portfolio, ensuring all agreements are aligned with the company’s goals, to develop and implement comprehensive legal strategies across all areas of the business; and to ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring legal developments and guiding the company accordingly.

• Guide IP development in technical projects to ensure the company's intellectual property aligns with strategic goals and is well-protected throughout its lifecycle.
• Manage the company's IP portfolio, from identification to the end of the lifecycle, ensuring that all IP assets are properly registered, maintained, and enforced.
• Develop and implement the DetNet IP strategy, including the use of marketing instruments such as trademarks to protect and promote the company's brand.
• Formulate and execute efficient offence and defence legal strategies to safeguard the company's interests.
• Responsible for the effective management of legal department.
• Develop, implement, and review all company policies to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws.
• Monitor the ever-changing legal landscape, proactively implementing measures to ensure the company remains compliant with new regulations.
• Conduct regular audits of the entire contracts portfolio to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Draft, review, and approve contracts to ensure they are legally sound and align with the company’s strategic goals.