Legal Counsel Intellectual Property

at Armstrong Appointments
Location Sandton, JHB, South Africa
Date Posted May 21, 2021
Category Legal
Job Type Full-time
Currency ZAR

Description

Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel – Intellectual Property. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the scoping, drafting and implementation of the Group wide Intellectual Property strategy, in conjunction with the Group Head of Legal. This includes but is not limited to, the identification, registration and protection of the various forms of intellectual property existing throughout the Group. In addition, the role will support  the Group Legal, Compliance and Risk team in the day-to-day corporate legal and compliance work by responsibly and proactively facilitating the business of the Group and complying with its legal and group-wide strategy

Duties & Responsibilities

Main job function

Designs and implements the intellectual property strategy for the group

Defines what Intellectual Property is, where it applies and counsels senior management on the approach for, but not limited to, patents, copyright, trademarks, licensing, distribution, and technology transfers

Reviews the rights of the Group in relation to trademarks, copyright and patents

Advises on risks associated with intellectual property

Assists with the management and protection of the Group’s intellectual property

Provides legal support to the Mergers, Acquisition and Investments team

Prepares all funding transaction agreements and all associated supporting documents

Research and acts on the legal implications of legislation and case law that could impact the Group’s operations

Identifies the risk profile of the Group’s operations with regards to exposure in, inter alia commercial agreements and offers solutions

Updates the Legal team with legislative amendments and new additions; makes recommendations to the implementation of any necessary changes

Follow-ups, resolves and closes all queries in the shortest possible timeframe within the policy frameworks

Is responsible for drafting and vetting of a wide range of corporate or commercial agreements and appendices; plus managing the active agreements of the group

Prepares summaries of transactions, with legal and operational items for post-closing implementation by business

Is responsible for drafting and vetting of a wide range of corporate or commercial agreements and appendices; plus managing the active agreements of the group

Prepares summaries of transactions, with legal and operational items for post-closing implementation by business

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications

Law Degree or Postgraduate Degree – LLB

Admitted Attorney; Member of a professional body (Law Society of SA)

Specialisation in Intellectual Property

Successfully completed trademarks practitioners’ examinations

 

Experience/Criteria

A minimum of 3-5 years’ post-articles legal experience in a corporate / commercial / operational legal environment

Experience in managing the various categories of IP within a corporate environment and the associated risks with each category

Demonstrate an understanding of intellectual property law within the pharmaceutical / healthcare industry

Sound knowledge of intellectual property litigation, dispute resolution and performing due diligences with a specific focus on intellectual property

Experience in general commercial legal work, including contract drafting and interpretation

Must be able to operate in a global entity where collaboration and integration is essential across multiple countries

 

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