Officer, Legal, Intellectual Property

Job Overview

Business Segment: Group Functions

Company: Standard Bank of South Africa

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: 80383951A-0003

Date Posted: 6/23/2026

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This role provides hands-on paralegal support to the IP Legal team by managing the day‑to‑day administration of intellectual property matters across trade marks, copyright, domain names, patents, designs and contracts. The successful candidate will assist with due diligences, support the drafting and review of standard-form legal documentation, and maintain accurate, compliant records and case databases. The role also involves coordinating with internal stakeholders and external service providers (including external attorneys), supporting vendor management processes (such onboarding), tracking and managing the reporting of legal costs and invoicing, and contributing to legal risk management and reporting. With a strong focus on process discipline, attention to detail and effective use of digital tools, this position is designed to enable the Legal team to deliver consistent, efficient IP legal services, while operating within established frameworks and under appropriate supervision.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Diploma

Field of Study: Legal

Experience Required

Macro Generic

Legal

5-7 years Proven experience in the provision of basic legal advice, preferably within the legal and/or financial sectors.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies

Articulating Information

Checking Things

Documenting Facts

Establishing Rapport

Examining Information

Following Procedures

Interacting with People

Inviting Feedback

Managing Tasks

Meeting Timescales

Team Working

Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies

Contract Management

Legal Administration

Legal Drafting

Legal Knowledge

Legal Records Management

Legal Research

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