Legal Counsel

Recruiter:

Objective Personnel

Job Ref:

BOK005455/LA

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

762000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Legal Counsel required to provide strategic leadership in managing and protecting company’s IP Portfolio. To oversee and enhance the contracts portfolio, ensuring all agreements are aligned with the company’s goals, to develop and implement comprehensive legal strategies across all areas of the business; and to ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring legal developments and guiding the company.

POSITION INFO:
Qualification

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.

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