Legal Counsel at AECI Limited

Job Description

• Purpose of the job : To provide strategic leadership in managing and protecting DetNet’s IP Portfolio.
• To oversee and enhance the contracts portfolio, ensuring all agreements are aligned with the company’s goals, to develop and implement comprehensive legal strategies across all areas of the business; and to ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring legal developments and guiding the company accordingly.
• Guide IP development in technical projects to ensure the company's intellectual property aligns with strategic goals and is well-protected throughout its lifecycle.
• Manage the company's IP portfolio, from identification to the end of the lifecycle, ensuring that all IP assets are properly registered, maintained, and enforced.
• Develop and implement the DetNet IP strategy, including the use of marketing instruments such as trademarks to protect and promote the company's brand.
• Formulate and execute efficient offence and defence legal strategies to safeguard the company's interests.
• Responsible for the effective management of legal department.
• Develop, implement, and review all company policies to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws.
• Monitor the ever-changing legal landscape, proactively implementing measures to ensure the company remains compliant with new regulations.
• Conduct regular audits of the entire contracts portfolio to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Draft, review, and approve contracts to ensure they are legally sound and align with the company’s strategic goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent
• At least 8 years of experience in Patent and Design Law, and general Intellectual Property law, contract law, and regulatory compliance
• Engineering qualification (Electronics/Electrical) would be advantageous
• Knowledge of litigation processes
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks
• Resilience under pressure and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Superior communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• A strong commercial acumen and understanding of the business environment
• Proficiency in using legal and business tools such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and legal research databases

Personal attributes

• Organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Results-oriented
• Good communication skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Analytical thinking
• Innovation
• Ability to take initiative

Closing Date

• 2025/07/14