Gauteng: Legal Counsel posted by Objective Personnel

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) or equivalent
• Engineering qualification (Electronics/Electrical) would be advantageous

Requirements

• At least 8 years’ experience in patent and design law, and general intellectual property law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of litigation processes.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Duties

• Guide IP development in technical projects to ensure the company’s intellectual property aligns with strategic goals and is well-protected throughout its lifecycle.
• Manage the company’s IP portfolio, from identification to the end of the lifecycle, ensuring that all IP assets are properly registered, maintained, and enforced.
• Develop and implement the company IP strategy, including the use of marketing instruments such as trademarks to protect and promote the company’s brand.
• Formulate and execute efficient offence and defence legal strategies to safeguard the company’s interests.
• Responsible for the effective management of legal department.
• Develop, implement, and review all company policies to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws.
• Monitor the ever-changing legal landscape, proactively implementing measures to ensure the company remains compliant with new regulations.
• Conduct regular audits of the entire contracts portfolio to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Draft, review, and approve contracts to ensure they are legally sound and align with the company’s strategic goals.