Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia • Full-time
Description OPPORTUNITY
We have an opportunity available for an Intellectual Property Lawyer with at least 4 years post-admission experience to work within our award-winning IP practice based in Brisbane.
This role will provide you with the opportunity to work across a broad range of industries and complex matters with some of our highly valued clients.
We are seeking an individual that takes pride in their work with an ability to focus on the client in the delivery of superior legal support and advice.
Working as part of a team, your role will assist clients with various IP matters, including:
Trademark and design searches, applications, responding to adverse reports and commencing and defending oppositions.
Enforcement of IP rights and resolution of disputes.
Research, drafting and advice on licence arrangements and other IP agreements.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented senior practitioners who are keen to share their knowledge and have you involved directly with clients.
Be part of a law firm committed to your development and career progression.
ABOUT YOU
It is our goal to attract and retain talented people who are client focused, exude positivity and are commercially minded.
You will have proven experience in IP law and be looking to continue developing your career in this interesting field.
In addition, you have:
Relevant knowledge and skills in Intellectual Property and Trademarks.
Demonstrated work history and experience in a similar role.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time management and attention to detail.
Analytical skills.
A strong commitment to excellence in client service.
You will also be:
A self-motivated individual capable of working autonomously.
A team player who can take direction and is passionate about collaborative growth.
Aligned with our values - talk straight, play as a team and better each day.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake and satisfy a National Police Records Check.
HOW TO APPLY
We only require your CV.
A cover letter is not required.
Please note that after you have applied you will automatically receive a short questionnaire.
This questionnaire must be completed for your application to proceed.
Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or hold a valid work Visa.
THE EXTRAS
There are many benefits that we are proud to offer to support our flexible, innovative and positive work environment.
These benefits include:
Genuine flexibility through our Flex+ program.
The Macpherson Kelley Foundation and workplace giving program which provides a meaningful and effective way to engage with the community.
The Macpherson Kelley Business School - our business school program provides you with practical quality learning and development to help reach your potential.
Dress for your day - choose what you want to wear based on what is happening that day.
Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer and including superannuation contributions on both paid and unpaid leave.
Public Holiday swap - our staff may take time to celebrate holidays that are meaningful to them.
Macpherson Kelley is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We want all employees to have a sense of belonging at MK and to feel confident to bring their authentic self to work.
MK encourages and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTQI+.
Company Overview Macpherson Kelley is a mid-tier national commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Dandenong and Melbourne CBD.
We're structured to meet the needs of and deliver value to our clients who need direct and succinct guidance.
We're straight talkers who take care of our clients' legal concerns, giving them the freedom to focus on what they do best.
We're pragmatic in the advice we give and bold in our recommendations.
With 300+ staff and offices spread across the east coast, our national footprint is growing along with our international reach from Pacific Legal Network (PLN) a division of Macpherson Kelley, together with our Multilaw membership.
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