Tech Contracts & IP Counsel — Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24, a technology solutions provider in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a versatile Legal Counsel to manage commercial contracts and IP portfolios. You will draft, review, and negotiate software licenses, SaaS agreements, and NDAs, and advise on IP strategy and data privacy (POPIA).

You will collaborate with R&D, sales, marketing, and operations to enable business growth while mitigating risk. The role offers a dynamic, office-based environment in Sandton with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• LLB from a reputable university.
• Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• 5-7 years post-admission experience in commercial contracts and IP.
• Experience drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements.
• Solid IP knowledge: patent, trademark, copyright.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (POPIA).

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including software licenses, SaaS agreements, service agreements, and NDAs.
• Advise on intellectual property matters including patent, trademark, and copyright registration, protection, and enforcement.
• Manage the company's IP portfolio and develop IP strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., POPIA) in contracts and operations.
• Provide legal support for product development and technology-related initiatives.
• Conduct legal research and provide timely advice on various commercial and IP issues.
• Assist in managing and resolving legal disputes related to contracts and IP.
• Liaise with external counsel for specialized IP or litigation matters.
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments in technology, data privacy, and IP law.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

IP law

Data privacy

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

LLB degree

Admitted Attorney

Job description

Placements24, a technology solutions provider in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a versatile Legal Counsel to manage commercial contracts and IP portfolios. You will draft, review, and negotiate software licenses, SaaS agreements, and NDAs, and advise on IP strategy and data privacy (POPIA).

You will collaborate with R&D, sales, marketing, and operations to enable business growth while mitigating risk. The role offers a dynamic, office-based environment in Sandton with opportunities for professional