Associate – Intellectual Property

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking an Associate to contribute to the expansion of our IP and Consumer Markets practice in Australia. You will work closely with clients from various industries, handling high-profile IP transactions and cross-border matters in collaboration with our global team.

The role requires a minimum of 1+ year PQE in IP/Commercial practice, with strong drafting, communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year PQE in Intellectual Property/Commercial practice.
• Strong time management & organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including drafting.
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trade mark, design and domain name management and portfolios.
• Support IP asset protection, infringement matters and oppositions.
• Assist with IP licensing and commercialization transactions.
• Contribute to IP due diligence for M&A transactions.
• Advise on ACL and commercial issues affecting brand clients.
• Support other commercial transactions including supply, distribution and marketing arrangements.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Drafting

Organisational skills

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

Our Intellectual Property (IP) and Consumer Markets practice is recognised as one of the leading teams in Australia and demand for our services has created an opportunity for an Associate to contribute further to the expansion of our team. Working with some of Australia’s best known brands, the team is skilled in handling high-profile IP transactions of all types, as well as supporting brand and asset creation both locally and in conjunction with the wider global team on cross-border matters.

In this role you will be working closely with Georgina Hey, supporting clients from a broad range of industries, covering:

• Trade mark, design and domain name management – including advising in relation to new brand clearances and managing significant trade mark portfolios for well‑known Australian and global brands;
• Advising in relation to IP asset protection and maintenance matters, infringement issues and trade mark oppositions
• IP licensing and commercialisation transactions
• IP due diligence for M&A transactions
• Advising in relation to the ACL and commercial legal issues impacting our brands clients
• Other commercial transactions including supply, distribution and marketing arrangements such as influencer and sponsorship arrangements

Requirements

• A minimum of 1+ years PQE gained within a reputable Intellectual Property/Commercial practice
• Strong time management & organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple conflicting priorities simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong drafting skills
• Intellectual curiosity and a love of learning

The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focused individual with exceptional academic achievements. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities, all in a global context.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2025 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Please be aware in the course of routine work some of our lawyers and teams can be exposed to details of trauma. The firm has controls in place including educational and psychological support. Our talent team can provide further details.