IP Lawyer

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of intellectual property law.
• Conduct thorough IP due diligence and risk assessments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including licensing, confidentiality, technology, and API access agreements.
• Experience with IP litigation and the IPR process.
• Demonstrated understanding of the international legal IP landscape and laws to counsel European business locations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate Statements of Work (SOW) and manage related contractual obligations.
• Ensure IP protection through proactive legal strategies and compliance measures.
• Manage IP portfolios, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Stay current with developments in IP law and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to grasp important business and legal issues.
• Collaborate with clients and third parties to develop effective IP strategies aligned with their business goals.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in intellectual property law.
• Proven track record of handling IP matters, including litigation and portfolio management.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to providing high-quality legal services.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Engaging and diverse client base.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.

Added advantage: You work as a consultant with your own client responsibilities and are used to developing client business, both existing and new, with a deep understanding of all jurisdictions around the world and a strong focus on more challenging markets such as Africa, Australia and Europe.

Profile:

As a person, you are business-minded, customer-focused, trustworthy, meticulous and easy to connect with. You are an outgoing team player and enjoy working across borders between different areas of expertise and our different offices.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and references to talentquest@cvtocareer.com. Please include "IP Lawyer Application - [Your Name]" in the subject line.

Note:

This position is a fixed-term contract based on pre-agreed hours. It is a one-time engagement to assist with specific projects, not a retainer.