Principal Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Advisor Trade Names
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Requisition ID
12043
Closing Date
4 May 2026
OME
CML: Legal IP & Compliance
Location
Sandton Gauteng
Purpose of Job
- Develop advise on and direct the implementation of trade mark domain name and other related Intellectual Property (IP) services within the Sasol Group.
- Manage Sasol Groups IP interests and provide legal advice on tactical decisions related to intellectual property rights.
Key Accountabilities
- Formulate and implement group-wide IP functional policies procedures and plans.
- Continuously perform IP due diligence and ensure that the Groups trade mark and Domain Name assets are identified protected and exploited in accordance with the trade mark and domain name strategy at a commercially acceptable cost.
- Contribute to the development of the Groups IP Strategy and Philosophy and procedures for the Sasol Group.
- Review and verify data integrity in IP management systems and databases.
- Participate in IP review meetings.
- Negotiate and draft IP provisions in IP and technology contracts.
- Identify IP risk elements and quantify overall risk. Recommend mitigating controls based on best practices.
- Pinpoint legislation changes that have a potential impact on Sasol Groups intellectual property rights.
- Develop specialised trade mark and domain name sensitisation training content
- Monitor compliance to formal IP governance requirements.
- Manage tactical approach between IP team client and external counsel.
- Implement Sasol Groups risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver solutions to meet changing business and work requirements.
- Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete implement and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.
Formal Education
- Relevant University Degree/ LLB degree
Working Eperience
- 9 relevant years
Certification & Professional Membership
- Qualified Admitted Attorney (non-practicing roll)
- Certified Trade Mark Practitioner
Required Personal and Professional Skills
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of Innovating for a better world Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasols Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company. We are a public company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa and the New York Stock Exchange in the United States.
