Legal Counsel – – R80 000 to R85 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 organisation's 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.