Legal Advisor, Intellectual Property

Standard Bank

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

Company DescriptionStandard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities - plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.Job DescriptionTo provide general intellectual property (IP) legal solutions to meet business requirements, and engage in legal risk management and mitigation in relation to IP related matters.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsType of Qualification: Post Graduate DegreeField of Study: LegalOther Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Memberships: Post Graduate Degree - LLB; Admitted attorneyExperience RequiredLegal5-7 years proven experience in the provision of legal advice, drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation, with at least 5 years' experience in an IP specialist role, either in practice or in-house. Identification and mitigation of legal risk. At least 3 years' people management experience (not necessarily direct reports), where applicable.Additional InformationBehavioural Competencies:

Articulating Information
Checking Details
Documenting Facts
Establishing Rapport
Examining Information

Technical Competencies:

Contract Management
Dispute Resolution
Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
Legal Advisory & Interpretation
Legal Drafting
Legal Knowledge
Legal Research

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