Tech IP Counsel — Patents, Licensing & Strategy, Hybrid

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Hybrid work flexibility

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a Senior IP Counsel to lead the company’s IP portfolio spanning patents, trademarks, copyrights and licensing. You will work with R&D to identify patentable inventions, manage filings globally, and negotiate IP agreements.

The role requires admitted attorney with 7+ years IP experience, plus a technical degree. It offers hybrid work, competitive compensation, medical aid, retirement contributions, and ongoing development.

Qualifikationen

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 7 years of experience specifically in intellectual property law.
• Technical degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related scientific field highly preferred.
• Proven experience in patent drafting and prosecution, trademark registration, and IP portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of copyright law, trade secret law, and IP licensing.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills for IP-related agreements.
• Ability to conduct thorough IP due diligence and risk assessments.
• Experience managing IP disputes and litigation is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with technical/business teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement comprehensive IP strategies to protect the company's innovations and brands.
• Manage filing, prosecution, and maintenance of patent and trademark portfolios globally.
• Conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including licensing and joint development agreements.
• Advise on copyright protection and enforcement for software and content.
• Manage IP disputes, including infringement claims and validity challenges.
• Provide guidance on trade secret protection and enforcement.
• Collaborate with R&D to identify patentable inventions and perform patentability assessments.
• Monitor competitor IP activities and market trends.
• Train internal teams on IP best practices and compliance.

Kenntnisse

IP law

Patent drafting

Trademark registration

Copyright law

IP licensing

Due diligence

IP disputes

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Ausbildung

Admitted Attorney

Technical degree (Engineering/CS)

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a Senior IP Counsel to lead the company’s IP portfolio spanning patents, trademarks, copyrights and licensing. You will work with R&D to identify patentable inventions, manage filings globally, and negotiate IP agreements.

The role requires admitted attorney with 7+ years IP experience, plus a technical degree. It offers hybrid work, competitive compensation, medical aid, retirement contributions, and ongoing development.