Legal Counsel (Intellectual Property & Commercial Law) – Modderfontein

apartmentThe Legends Agency placeJohannesburg calendar_month 

Legal Counsel (Intellectual Property & Commercial Law) Modderfontein R55 000 to R60 000 CTC

Car Allowance , Plus, Med Aid, Retirement benefit - Pension/Provident & Group Life, Plus, Fuel Claim monthly for both Private & Business travel

An established technology-focused organisation is seeking a senior Legal 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 experience in IP law (patents & designs), commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance
  • Strong knowledge of litigation processes
  • Engineering qualification (electrical/electronic) 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.

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