Associate

Senior Associate — Intellectual Property, Melbourne

  • LocationMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience5+ PQE
  • PracticeIntellectual Property

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Senior associate opportunity within a busy Melbourne intellectual property team, handling a mix of prosecution, portfolio management and IP-related litigation. You will work on trademarks, patents, designs, copyright and trade-secrets matters for Australian and international clients, with regular interaction across overseas offices.

The role requires ownership of day-to-day files, regular client contact, and responsibility for supervising and mentoring junior lawyers. You will also contribute to business development, training and firm initiatives.

  • Minimum 5 years' post‑qualification experience in intellectual property law
  • Strong IP litigation experience and experience prosecuting and advising on patents, trademarks, designs and copyright
  • Proven ability to run matters autonomously while collaborating with multi‑jurisdictional teams
  • Experience supervising/mentoring junior lawyers and participating in business development and training activities
  • Excellent communication skills and high level of client service

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