Remote Senior IP & Commercial Counsel

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 1,300,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Fully remote work

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with deep expertise in IP and Commercial matters for a fully remote role based in Sandton, Gauteng. You will manage the company's IP portfolio, advise on IP strategy, and negotiate complex technology and media contracts.

The role requires an Admitted Attorney with 7+ years PQE, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across R&D, marketing, and business development while ensuring POPIA compliance and robust dispute

Qualifications

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of SA with 7+ years PQE focusing on IP and commercial contracts.
Experience managing IP portfolios including patent prosecution and trademark registration.
Strong IP litigation, licensing and enforcement knowledge.
Experience drafting and negotiating complex tech and media agreements.
Knowledge of POPIA and data privacy laws.
Ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

Manage and protect the IP portfolio (patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets).
Advise on IP strategy, patentability, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
Handle IP disputes, infringement claims, and opposition proceedings.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including licensing and SaaS.
Provide privacy counsel on POPIA compliance.
Support M&A IP due diligence and integration.
Collaborate with internal teams and external IP counsel.
Ensure compliance with IP and commercial laws; develop policies.