Senior Associate

**The Role**We now have a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate to join our market-leading Intellectual Property team, based in Sydney.You will work as part of a collaborative, close-knit team led by highly regarded partners , and other experienced senior practitioners.In this role, you will primarily focus on intellectual property disputes, with a particular focus on trade marks, copyright and designs. You will also support on general commercial litigation matters from time to time.This is an excellent opportunity to refine your specialist skills in intellectual property, whilst building your brand alongside experienced and well respected industry experts. You will also play a role in developing and mentoring junior lawyers and graduates, helping to shape the future of the practice.**The Intellectual Property team**Our Intellectual Property team is one of Australia's most experienced specialist groups. Clayton Utz has been awarded Trade Mark Law Firm of the Year (Australia) and IP Transactions & Advisory Law Firm of the Year (Australia) at the Managing IP Awards Asia-Pacific, and is ranked Tier 1 by both Legal 500 and IP Stars.Our Australian and international clients include fast-moving consumer goods companies, government agencies, telcos, television networks, content providers, automotive companies private equity firms, banks, pharmaceutical companies, sporting bodies, online service providers, print and digital publishers, and IT software and equipment suppliers.For further information, please visit our webpage.**Skills & Experience**To be successful in this role, you will have:* A minimum of 5 years' post-admission experience, with demonstrated time spent in a Senior Associate capacity in a leading commercial law firm.* Well-developed litigation and dispute resolution experience, with a focus on intellectual property disputes.* A sound knowledge of trade mark law and practice.* Excellent academic record.* The ability to drive matters forward with initiative, efficiently managing both up and down.* A positive, team player attitude with a desire to collaborate with others.* **Impactful Work**: Work on meaningful and career-defining matters that shape business, industry and legal landscapes.* **Career Growth**: Merit-based promotion pathways, backed and supported by partners who invest in your success.* **Culture and Environment**: Be part of a truly collegiate workplace that values connection and collaboration.* **Reward and Recognition**: Market-leading financial incentives including a competitive remuneration and bonus structure that rewards high performance.We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.**Consultant Contact Details**Nicole St John, **Accessibility and Inclusion** more information on Clayton Utz, please visit or follow us on .**Agency submissions**Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way.As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish.### Clayton Utz Employee BenefitsThe traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors.#J-18808-Ljbffr