Solicitor, Trademarks
Solicitor, Trademarks
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a Solicitor to join our leading Trademarks team to be based in Melbourne or Sydney.
As a member of the Trademarks team you will also work closely with the broader IP practice including with leading IP partners Rebekah Gay Sue Gilchrist and Emma Iles. You will undertake a range of work that supports national and international clients including:
Australian and international trademark filing and prosecution;
Trademark portfolio management;
Rebranding and clearance advice;
Drafting and negotiating consents and coexistence agreements;
Advising on intellectual property aspects of due diligence; and
Providing support on trademark and domain name disputes.
To be successful in this role you will be an admitted Lawyer in Australia or New Zealand and have:
3 years of demonstrable experience across trademark prosecutions from a leading national or international private practice or an inhouse environment;
An excellent academic record coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset;
A proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team;
An ability to work to tight timeframes collaboratively and at times autonomously;
Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate collegiality within a team;
Have a hunger to learn and develop and be part of maintaining a marketleading practice.
The team:
Our Trademarks team is a tightknit group who boast a wealth of experience with members who have been collaborating closely and effectively for over a decade.
Our specialists advise clients on all areas of trademark portfolio management to help protect our clients valuable brands and associated rights. We manage Australian and global portfolios for many of Australias most wellknown brands and work alongside our clients in a strategic role helping to protect highvalue IP as well as enabling our clients to make the most of their IP assets through licensing and other commercial agreements.
What you can expect from us:
Were a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia we are committed to high performance collaboration diversity and digital innovation. We are clientcentred commercially driven and renowned for our solutionfocused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences supportive challenges team collaboration mentors and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
We value your wellbeing both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support youll have it and well empower you to harness your personal strengths navigate uncertainty embrace opportunities and effectively manage things within your control.
For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser us to be part of a human bold and outstanding team at Australias market leading law firm.
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our ValuesHuman Bold and Outstanding.
For any questions or a confidential discussion please contact Donella Gressieux Senior Recruitment Advisor on
This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you
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Location
Melbourne SydneyContract type
Permanent ContractDiversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our ValuesHuman Bold and Outstanding.
Employment Type
Full-Time
