Solicitor, Trademarks

Herbert Smith Freehills; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks paid parental leave

Holistic wellbeing fund

Home office allowance

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks a Solicitor for its Trademarks team in Melbourne or Sydney. The role involves managing trademark portfolios, providing legal advice, and collaborating with a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in trademark law and a proactive approach to client service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in trademark prosecutions.
• Strong legal skills and practical mindset.
• Desire to be an integral member of the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage Australian and international trademark filings.
• Provide advice on rebranding and clearance.
• Support on trademark disputes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive approach

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Admitted Lawyer in Australia or New Zealand

Job description

About Herbert Smith Freehills

As one of the world’s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice.

We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Solicitor to join our leading Trademarks team to be based in Melbourne or Sydney.

As a member of the Trademarks team, you will also work closely with the broader IP practice including with leading IP partners Rebekah Gay, Sue Gilchrist and Emma Iles. You will undertake a range of work that supports national and international clients including:

• Australian and international trademark filing and prosecution;

• Trademark portfolio management;

• Rebranding and clearance advice;

• Drafting and negotiating consents and co-existence agreements;

• Advising on intellectual property aspects of due diligence; and

• Providing support on trademark and domain name disputes.

To be successful in this role, you will be an admitted Lawyer in Australia or New Zealand, and have:

• 3+ years of demonstrable experience across trademark prosecutions from a leading national or international private practice, or an in-house environment;

• An excellent academic record coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset;

• A proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team;

• An ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously;

• Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate collegiality within a team;

• Have a hunger to learn and develop, and be part of maintaining a market-leading practice.

The team:

Our Trademarks team is a tight-knit group who boast a wealth of experience, with members who have been collaborating closely and effectively for over a decade.

Our specialists advise clients on all areas of trademark portfolio management to help protect our client’s valuable brands and associated rights. We manage Australian and global portfolios for many of Australia’s most well-known brands and work alongside our clients in a strategic role helping to protect high-value IP as well as enabling our clients to make the most of their IP assets through licensing and other commercial agreements.

What you can expect from us:

• We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

• For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser - https://marketing.hsf.com/20/29354/landing-pages/hsf-benefits.pdf

• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Donella Gressieux, Senior Recruitment Advisor on [e-mail].

This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you

Team

Disputes

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

Melbourne, Sydney

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.