Intermediate To Senior Associate - Trade Marks And Intellectual Property

Bell Gully; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Gully in Auckland is seeking an intermediate or senior associate to join the Trade Marks and IP team. You will advise leading New Zealand and international clients on the full lifecycle of trade mark and IP matters, including clearance, registration, portfolio management, revocations and oppositions.

You will work on corporate transactions involving trade marks and may advise on broader IP, advertising, media, privacy and commercial matters.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on trade mark portfolio management and brand protection.
• Experience on broader IP, regulatory and contracting matters, including corporate transactions.
• Genuine interest in trademarks, IP and brand strategy.

Responsibilities

• Advise on full lifecycle of trade marks and brand protection (clearance, registration, portfolio management, oppositions, enforcement).
• Advise on trade mark matters in the context of corporate transactions.
• Broaden advisory scope to include IP, advertising, media, privacy and commercial matters.

Skills

Trade mark portfolio management

IP and related matters

Corporate transactions experience

Team collaboration

New Zealand work rights

Job description

We are looking for an intermediate or senior associate lawyer to join our Trade Marks and Intellectual Property team in Bell Gully's Auckland office. In this role, you will advise leading New Zealand and international clients on the full lifecycle of trade mark and brand protection matters, including clearance, registration, portfolio management, revocations and oppositions, enforcement and disputes. You will also advise on trade mark matters in the context of market leading corporate transactions. The role would also suit a candidate that is keen to advise on broader IP, advertising, media, privacy, and commercial matters. The ideal candidate will already have experience working in some of these areas and be keen to take the next step in their development and career.

This role offers direct client engagement and relationship-building from day one. We're looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team with strong matter management, communication, analytical and drafting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to apply strategic legal thinking to real-world trademark and IP challenges.

Skills and experience

• Candidates with well-developed experience advising on trade mark portfolio management and brand protection
• Experience on broader IP, regulatory and contracting matters, including in the context of corporate transactions, also valued
• A genuine interest in trade marks, intellectual property and the strategic value of brands to our clients
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively in a high-performing, supportive team environment
• Right to work in New Zealand

Culture and benefits

In addition to a supportive team culture, we offer a range of health and lifestyle benefits. These include:

• Genuine investment in your career growth, including structured mentoring, training and pathways to progression
• Opportunities to get involved in community support programmes
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing programme
• An annual subsidy for health insurance and a range of wellbeing activities
• Sports teams, an annual ball, regular team events and department functions
• Comprehensive parental leave package
• Flexible work practices, including part time options