Intellectual Property & Trademarks Counsel

Legal & Compliance

K sh 180,000 – 300,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Runda (Ruaka Rd, Two Rivers vicinity) Overview: Your next challenge: become the guardian of a consumer brand empire. As IP Counsel, you’ll make sure trademarks, copyrights, and brand assets aren’t just on paper; they’re working hard as revenue drivers. From filings with KIPI to policing channels, you’ll keep the brand safe, compliant, and commercially potent. You’ll run watch services, act on infringements, and turn potential headaches into wins. Marketing and Sales will look to you for guidance on packaging, campaigns, and co-branding deals, while licensing agreements become another avenue for the business to monetize creativity. Precision matters; sloppy IP work isn’t an option. Expect a blend of courtroom-ready rigor and commercial savvy. Draft contracts, enforce rights, coordinate raids, and track KPIs that show your portfolio isn’t just protected, it’s profitable. Think of yourself as both shield and strategist. At the end of the day, this role puts you at the intersection of law, business, and brand storytelling. If you like seeing tangible impact from legal work, turning IP into a growth lever, and keeping one step ahead of copycats, this is where you shine. Key Responsibilities: - Manage trademark searches, filings, renewals, and oppositions with KIPI/ARIPO. - Run watch services; act on infringements and counterfeit matters. - Draft licensing, co-branding, and merchandising agreements. - Advise on packaging/brand usage, comparative claims, and influencer contracts. - Coordinate raids or enforcement actions with agencies and counsel. - Maintain IP portfolio dashboards and budgets. Education & Experience: - LL.B + Advocate; IP training/certifications; 4–6 years IP practice. Skills & Tools: - IP registries, evidence gathering, negotiation, and portfolio management. KPIs: - Filings/renewals on time, enforcement outcomes, licensing revenue, disputes avoided. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–300,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, LSK/IP association fees, and training. Growth Path: - Senior IP Counsel → Head of IP → Legal & Commercial Lead. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.