About Brisbane 2032 The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (the "Games") will be the largest event in South-East Queensland's history, with the potential to deliver transformational change to our region. As the name suggests, the Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games ("Brisbane 2032") is responsible for organising the Games. Some of Brisbane 2032's operational responsibilities include: raising revenue through sponsorship, ticketing and the sale of Brisbane 2032 merchandise, sourcing the goods and services required to deliver the Games, managing the temporary overlay and operation of the venues and recruiting thousands of volunteers as well as many other elements that are essential in staging a world class global sporting event. With the countdown towards the Games firmly underway, you have the opportunity to be part of the foundational Brisbane 2032 team in supporting the delivery of this transformational once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all Queenslanders.About the Position The Legal Counsel – Intellectual Property reports to the Director of Legal and will sit within the Brisbane 2032 Rights Protection Function. This role will provide commercially astute legal advice and support to Brisbane 2032 across intellectual property and rights protection matters. The commercial value of the Games is found in the value of its IP and its brand. Over the next eight years, Brisbane 2032 will seek to raise $2 billion in commercial revenue by granting third parties the right to associate themselves with Brisbane 2032 on an exclusive basis. Attracting and retaining this commercial revenue is crucial to ensuring that the Games can be delivered in a cost neutral way without the need for any contribution of public monies. The Rights Protection function plays a vital role in protecting Brisbane 2032's commercial assets and rights relating to the Games. The Legal Counsel – Intellectual Property will support the delivery of the rights protection program including through monitoring and enforcement against unauthorised use of intellectual property and ambush marketing. This will grow to include the prevention of ticket touting, importation and sale of counterfeit merchandise and unauthorised broadcasting. The Legal Counsel – Intellectual Property will provide high-quality legal advice on intellectual property matters relating to Brisbane 2032. This includes the registration and management of Brisbane 2032 trademarks, obtaining clearances for key intellectual property assets, and securing licensing and assignments of intellectual property in line with Olympic Host Contract requirements. About You To be successful in this role you will bring the following: Minimum 5 years' post admission experience, preferably within a top tier law firm Strong knowledge of intellectual property laws and extensive experience in advising on intellectual property and rights protection matters from commencement to resolution. Knowledge of international intellectual property protection frameworks Experience in the registration, management and protection of trade marks and brand assets Proven commercial acumen and negotiation skills and experience Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder groups with conflicting interests Demonstrated ability to adjust communication style to accommodate varying needs and experience of client groups from junior employees through to senior executives Demonstrated ability and willingness to 'roll up sleeves' and take on any level of work as required in a small team Demonstrated ability to quickly build rapport, understand needs and find solutions Excellent written and oral communication skills Highly competent in Microsoft suite – Word, Excel, Powerpoint Admitted to practice law in Australia and current practicing certificate How to Apply Sharp & Carter asks that all applications include an updated resume and cover letter outlining your alignment to the required skills and experience as above. Brisbane 2032 is committed to the values of inclusion, accessibility and diversity with the approach of creating meaningful and real opportunities for First Nations people and persons with disabilities. To provide an inclusive online experience, applicants can access the assistive technologies of Recite Me at www.sharpandcarter.com.au. If you require any support in submitting your application or during the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring our opportunities are accessible to all and are happy to make all reasonable accommodations to facilitate this. Please note that applications close 5pm Thursday 10th October. For more information about this opportunity or to request a candidate pack, please email . Tim Wallis Director Sharp & Carter About the recruiterReport this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. 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