Legal Counsel – – R55 000 to R60 000 CTC

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 organisations 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

Key Requirements

• 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

Ideal Candidate
A commercially astute legal professional who thrives in a technology-driven environment and can operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels.

Key Skills
HR Development,Delivery,Flooring,Irrigation,ACCA,Document Management
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1