Company Description

Standard 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 Description

To protect and enforce the legal entity's intellectual property (IP) and to act as a trusted advisor to the business units regarding IP matters.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Legal

Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Memberships: Post Graduate Degree - LLB; Admitted attorney

Experience Required
8-10 years proven experience in the provision of guidance and insight pertaining to the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a complex nature. Identification and mitigation of legal risks. At least 8 years' experience within within an IP specialist role, either in practice or in-house. At least 6 years' people management experience where appropriate.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

Convincing PeopleDeveloping StrategiesDirecting PeopleDocumenting FactsEmpowering Individuals

Technical Competencies:

Contract ManagementCourt Processes and ProceduresDispute ResolutionFinancial Industry Regulatory FrameworkLegal Advisory & InterpretationLegal DraftingLegal KnowledgeLegal Research