Lawyer - Intellectual Property

Gilberttobin; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional annual leave

subsidised café and gym membership

End of trip facilities

Exclusive retail discounts

Social events

Much more

Job summary

Gilbert + Tobin's award-winning IP Group in Sydney seeks an IP Lawyer with 3+ PQE to advise on copyright, patents, trademarks and design disputes. You will appear in Federal and High Court proceedings and work with leading clients on complex IP strategies.

The role combines litigation focus with strong advisory work, cross-border matters and opportunities to grow within a meritocratic, technology-forward firm. A collaborative environment, ongoing development and real client exposure await.

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE lawyer with experience in Litigation and/or Intellectual Property.
• Experience with cross-border disputes is advantageous.
• Scientifically or technically minded candidates are welcome and encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Advise and act in copyright, patent, trade mark and design disputes.
• Work on Federal Court and High Court proceedings, gaining exposure to landmark decisions in Australian IP law.
• Partner with clients ranging from startups to global organisations in tech, life sciences, media and FMCG.
• Operate in a group that blends litigation with commercial and advisory work; thrive on challenging the status quo.

Skills

Litigation

Intellectual Property

Commercial awareness

Job description

About us

Gilbert + Tobin is built on enduring values of excellence, trust, respect, integrity and good corporate citizenship. We are a leading firm with over 500 lawyers, trusted by our clients to navigate today's increasingly complex world.

We are purpose-built for our clients' most complex work - across transactions, disputes and regulation. Our partners are leaders in their fields, delivering the highest quality of legal advice and providing an exceptional edge for our clients. They also provide our lawyers the opportunity to work with and learn from them. We are innovators in the use of technology, redefining value and service in the legal industry.

Our open, merit-based culture attracts and inspires the best legal talent. Founded in 1988, G+T's journey has been one of relentless ambition and rapid progress, achieving extraordinary success in just over three decades.

We remain as determined as ever to be the best it's possible to be.

Intellectual Property team

Gilbert + Tobin's award-winning IP Group advises across the full spectrum of IP law, including patents, copyright, trade marks, designs, brand protection, trade practices, false advertising, data protection, licensing, product liability, cyber security and anti-counterfeiting. IP enforcement is a specialty. We consistently work at the cutting edge of IP law, with clients whose business success is based squarely on the successful management of complex IP issues.

The team is comprised of dedicated and hard-working lawyers that function as a true meritocracy. We focus on tailoring development programs and career goals to the capability of individual lawyers, rather than their traditional PQE level.

About

This is an opportunity to join Australia's top-ranked IP team at G+T. A team with a 30-year history of bold growth, industry-firsts and exceptional client outcomes. Recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers , we are renowned for high-stakes litigation and strategic leadership in IP.

If you're excited by fast-paced, multifaceted, high-profile IP work, this role offers you the platform, mentorship and progression path to excel.

Role overview

As an IP Lawyer you will:

• Advise and act in copyright, patent, trade mark and design disputes.
• Work on Federal Court and High Court proceedings, gaining exposure to landmark decisions that shape Australian IP law
• Partner with clients ranging from innovative startups to global financial institutions and industry leaders in tech, life sciences, media and FMCG
• While the group is predominantly litigation-focused, we also run a strong commercial and advisory practice. We welcome applications from lawyers who are intellectually curious, commercially savvy and eager to grow. An IP professional who thrives on challenging the status quo.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• A 3+ PQE lawyer, with experience in Litigation and/or Intellectual Property.
• Excited by the complexity and pace of IP matters, including cross-border disputes and strategic enforcement
• Experience working with clients who are on the forefront of change and transformation
• Interested in innovative, market-moving clients, including science, technology, and media
• Academically strong, ideally with a science or technical background, although not essential
• Energised by testing ideas and making bold choices.

What we offer

A supportive and flexible work environment.

Top of market remuneration

• additional annual leave
• subsidised café and gym membership
• end of trip facilities
• exclusive retail discounts
• social events
• much more

which you can view here: https://www.gtlaw.com.au/careers/benefits

Beautiful sunlit open-plan offices with panoramic views of the city and easy access to public transport, restaurants, cafes and exercise facilities.

We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.