Senior Legal Counsel: IP, Contracts & Compliance

Fempower; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African company is seeking a strategic leader to manage and protect its IP portfolio. Responsibilities include developing legal strategies, overseeing contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Intellectual Property law, with at least 8 years of experience. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. This role requires a proactive approach to legal developments and effective management of the legal department.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Patent and Design Law, and general Intellectual Property law.
• Knowledge of litigation processes.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Guide IP development in technical projects to safeguard the IP portfolio.
• Manage the IP portfolio from identification to end of lifecycle.
• Develop and implement the IP strategy.
• Conduct regular audits of the contracts portfolio.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent

Engineering qualification (Electronics / Electrical)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Legal research databases

Job description

A leading South African company is seeking a strategic leader to manage and protect its IP portfolio. Responsibilities include developing legal strategies, overseeing contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Intellectual Property law, with at least 8 years of experience. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. This role requires a proactive approach to legal developments and effective management of the legal department.