Global IP Counsel — Engineering & Tech Portfolio

Vuly Trampolines Pty; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff perks: Generous discounts on our

Job summary

Vuly Play, a leader in outdoor play equipment, is seeking an experienced IP Legal Counsel to guide its IP function from Hong Kong. You will manage patents, trademarks, copyrights, and domains, advise on strategy, and work with engineering teams across Asia-Pacific.

The role requires a qualified lawyer or patent attorney with a technical background, strong drafting, negotiation skills, and ability to collaborate with global partners.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer or patent attorney registered in at least one major jurisdiction.
• Technical background in engineering or related discipline.
• Experience managing multi-category IP portfolios in-house or private practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-jurisdictional IP portfolio across patents, trade marks, copyright, and domain names.
• Draft, file, and manage patent applications across Australia and international jurisdictions (PCT, EPO, CNIPA, HK Patents Registry).
• Oversee patent prosecution, oppositions, renewals, and portfolio maintenance.
• Conduct prior art, FTO, validity, and infringement reviews; produce clear internal reports.
• Monitor competitor patent activity and maintain an up-to-date IP database.
• Review, draft, and negotiate NDAs, licensing agreements, MOU/POA, and supply contracts.
• Provide legal advice on IP strategy, risk, confidentiality, ownership, and invention capture.
• Manage relationships with external IP firms across jurisdictions.

Skills

Engineering background

IP strategy

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Stakeholder management

English & Mandarin

Education

Qualified lawyer or patent attorney

Job description

Vuly Play, a leader in outdoor play equipment, is seeking an experienced IP Legal Counsel to guide its IP function from Hong Kong. You will manage patents, trademarks, copyrights, and domains, advise on strategy, and work with engineering teams across Asia-Pacific.

The role requires a qualified lawyer or patent attorney with a technical background, strong drafting, negotiation skills, and ability to collaborate with global partners.