Legal Counsel – – R55 000 To R60 000 Ctc
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
Legal Counsel (Intellectual Property & Commercial Law) - Johannesburg R55 000 to R60 000 CTC
Counsel to lead intellectual property strategy, commercial contracting, and regulatory compliance across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and protect the organisation's IP portfolio (patents, designs, trademarks) across its full lifecycle
- Provide strategic legal input on technical and innovation-driven projects
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts
- Develop and implement legal strategies, policies, and compliance frameworks
- Monitor regulatory developments and manage legal risk
- Oversee legal governance and guide senior stakeholders
- LLB degree (required)
- Minimum 8 years of experience in IP law (patents & designs), commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance
- Strong knowledge of litigation processes
- Engineering qualification (electrical/electronic) is advantageous
- Proven strategic, analytical, and leadership capability
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills
A commercially astute legal professional who thrives in a technology-driven environment and can operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels.
Skills Required
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1652499
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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 LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned