Senior Associate

vor 2 Monaten


Melbourne, Österreich King & Wood Mallesons Vollzeit

Senior Associate (SA 5+ yrs) or Special Counsel - Trade Marks – MelbourneAbout 19 hours ago, from King & Wood Mallesons
We are seeking a Senior Associate (SA 5+ yrs) or Special Counsel with a strong background in Trade Marks to join our leading Dispute Resolution team working with Bill Ladas.
You will be responsible for varied and challenging, complex legal matters which often set the pace in the market.
In this role you will advise and act in matters encompassing all aspects of Australian trade mark law and portfolio management for leading brands including:
Devising search and filing strategies and drafting clearance advicesSettling trade mark specifications and filings for Australia and New Zealand and foreign jurisdictionsTrade mark prosecution before IP Australia and IPONZDisputes, including filing or defending oppositions and non-use actions, and drafting or responding to letters of demandAppeals from first instance decisions of IP AustraliaDrafting and negotiating related agreements including licences, assignments and coexistence agreementsThe IP aspects of due diligence reportsOur clients The team works with an enviable range of clients.
Our clients include household names in the fashion, entertainment, telecommunications, utilities, financial services, pharmaceutical, fast moving consumer goods and software markets.
About the team KWM's IP practice is ranked gold in the WTR's leading trademark professionals rankings.
We undertake work on matters at the cutting edge and help to shape the development of the law.
Working closely together is vital to the success of our team and the firm.
We regularly work with specialists from other practice groups and use sophisticated electronic tools to assist us.
Our workload is varied and interesting, with a focus on advisory and IPA-facing work.
You will have Excellent analytical, communication and research skills - to contribute to the delivery of prompt and commercially astute adviceStrong legal technical experience (at least 8 years in local and overseas trade mark prosecution) and working knowledge of practice before IP Australia and IPONZ.
More specifically, your experience will include due diligence and contentious experience (e.g., oppositions)Passion for the subject matter - your career choice is demonstrated through your study or proposed study in the trade mark subjects of an LLMAbility to provide practical and cost-effective prosecution and opposition adviceStrong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a key role in actively developing and driving our relationships with our clientsTeam focus - to facilitate effective teamwork by developing strong internal relationshipsEnthusiasm to be involved in business development activities - participating in industry-related programs and developing strategic relationships and networks; you will be actively looking for opportunities to grow the practiceStrong project management skills, proactivity and the ability to prioritise your tasks and effectively manage your timeYou will be required to work in the office a minimum of 4 days per weekAs a senior lawyer within the team you will be expected to maintain your networks to enhance development of the practice and be actively involved in industry-related issues.
You will have proven experience in assistance in the management of teams and allocating resources to ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of solicitor skill sets.
You will be expected to contribute to the development of the practice so that commercially sensible and innovative solutions are provided to our clients.
Who are we? We are Asia's top tier international law firm with 25 offices and almost 3,000 lawyers strategically positioned in the world's growth markets and financial centres.
We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
Why work with us? We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.
We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do.
We take pride in the high quality work we deliver.
Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.
As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.
How to apply Please apply by selecting the "apply now" link below and completing an online application form.
For further information on this role, please contact Neil Street on ******
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual orientation, culture, faith, disability and life stages.
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
All job applications must be submitted through kwm.com, LinkedIn or an authorised agency; applications through any other third party websites will not be accepted.
Agencies - please note that we are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this role.
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