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SalaryAbout Ashurst:
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning more than 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law.
In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.
Ashurst Reach:
Ashurst Reach is the firm's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm's clients and Practice Groups within the firm with access to a high quality talent pool of lawyers and paralegals. We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers and paralegals, often at short notice and/or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal client demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with specialised projects. We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues.
Ashurst Reach is an integral part of the firm's NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance. Our focus is solving our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.
The Opportunity:
- This is an opportunity to join our highly regarded IP & Media team
- Ashurst has a reputation for having one of Australia's leading intellectual property practices, providing a complete range of legal services across advisory contentious and non-contentious areas, to high-profile clients in industries as diverse as pharmaceutical and life sciences, digital economy, fintech, consumer goods, food and drink, retail, publishing, energy, mining and oil & gas
- Our IP team acts on Australia's most significant IP disputes and commercial transactions, including those in the patent, copyright, trade mark, designs, trade secrets, advertising and consumer law spheres. Our IP partners are recognised in leading directories for their expertise in IP law
- This is a contract opportunity for a period of 12 months
- This is a full time role (3 days in the office)
- Sydney is preferred, however the team would also consider Melbourne based applicants
- Advising on a range of IP disputes and commercial transactions including patents, copyright, designs, trade secrets, trade marks and advertising
- Providing patent advice, including infringement and validity advice
- Advising on ancillary areas such as regulation and advertising of pharmaceuticals and medical devices
- Drafting and reviewing IP licence and technology transfer agreements and related documents and agreements
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise
- Ability to be doer and confident being on the tools
- A minimum of 6 years' experience
- The ability to understand and adapt to the needs of the business
- A current practising certificate
Ashurst Reach offers our alumni, clients and other top-tier lawyers and paralegals the flexibility to choose how they work. Together we realise your professional goals in a flexible and supportive environment, providing you with career ownership and rewarding opportunities both in-house and within the firm.
We work with a pool of talented, Reach Legal Consultants, across a broad range of specialties. We strive to engage with Legal Consultants who are technically-savvy and commercially-focused while also being creative and adaptable, thriving in new environments.
There are several benefits of working as a consultant with Ashurst Reach:
- Flexible career options - Receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle.
- Personalised service - Collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals.
- Top-tier support - Have the backing of a truly global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture.
If you have the skills and experience for this role please apply and we will be in touch to discuss your application. If you want to find out more about this role or working with Ashurst Reach generally, please email Fiona Craig, our Talent Manager, at
Due to the volume of applications received, we will only respond to successful applicants.
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