Legal Counsel – Intellectual Property & Strategy
Modderfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
Job Description
Our client is seeking a qualified Patent Attorney or Senior IP Specialist with deep technical expertise to lead the company's global IP portfolio and patent strategy. This is not a general commercial legal role - it is a specialist IP position requiring direct experience in patent prosecution, design registration, and integration with R&D and engineering teams.
Qualifications & Experience:
- LLB or equivalent
- Minimum 8 years' experience in Patent Law, Design Law, and IP strategy
- Proven experience managing an IP portfolio (identification ? registration ? maintenance ? enforcement)
- Experience guiding IP development within technology, engineering, or R&D projects
- Engineering qualification (Electronics/Electrical) is highly advantageous
- Trademark prosecution and brand protection experience
- Proven ability to think strategically and lead in a technical environment
- Guide IP development in technical projects to ensure strategic alignment and robust protection throughout the lifecycle
- Manage the full IP portfolio lifecycle, including registration, maintenance, and enforcement
- Develop and execute offensive and defensive legal strategies to safeguard company interests
- Oversee the contracts portfolio, ensuring legal soundness and alignment with business goals
- Lead regulatory compliance efforts, monitoring the legal landscape and implementing proactive measures
- Draft, review, and approve high-value contracts and company policies
- Manage the legal function and drive departmental effectiveness
Skills Required
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1652973
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationModderfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned