Senior IP Counsel - Remote Global Strategy Lead

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Upington

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career growth

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a seasoned Senior Intellectual Property Counsel to join its legal department in a fully remote capacity in South Africa. You will protect and maximize the value of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, develop IP strategy, and manage global portfolios with autonomy.

The role requires Admitted Attorney of the High Court of SA with 6+ years in IP, strong drafting, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, marketing, and business development

Qualifications

Admitted attorney with at least 6 years in IP law.
Experience in patent and trademark prosecution, IP strategy, and transactions.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills; able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement IP strategies aligned with business goals.
Manage filing, prosecution, and maintenance of patents and trademarks globally.
Advise on IP-related agreements (licensing, R&D, NDAs) and due diligence.
Handle IP disputes and provide guidance on copyright and trade secret issues.
Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and business teams to protect innovations.

Skills

IP law

Patent prosecution

Trademark prosecution

Negotiation

Drafting

Remote work

Cross-functional collaboration

Data privacy

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

The role requires Admitted Attorney of the High Court of SA with 6+ years in IP, strong drafting, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, marketing, and business development

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