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Form of workAbout Gilbert + Tobin (G+T)
G+T is a leading transactions, regulatory and disputes law firm. We handle some of the most complex transactions in Australia, advising acquirers, targets and financiers. We are trusted by clients on sensitive regulatory investigations and approvals, litigation and Royal Commissions.
Our firm is also committed to outstanding citizenship. Our pro bono legal services has a proud track record and we champion important causes, such as marriage equality and reconciliation with Australia’s Indigenous peoples. We strongly support the Voice and a Yes vote in this Referendum. We have the highest proportion of women partners among major Australian law firms.
About the IP Practice
Gilbert + Tobin’s multi award winning IP Group advise across the full spectrum of IP law including copyright, patents, designs, brand protection and trade marks, trade practices law, false advertising, protection of confidential information, data protection, commercial IP licensing, product liability, cyber security and anti-counterfeiting. IP enforcement is a speciality. We consistently work at the cutting edge of IP law, with clients whose business success is based squarely on the successful management of complex IP issues. We set the standard for the practice of IP law in Australia and most of our projects have cross-border reach.
To see our IP team’s awards, click here: https://www.gtlaw.com.au/expertise/intellectual-property#edit-group-awards-recognition
The role
We have an opportunity for a high performing and experienced Trademark Lawyer to join our highly regarded and awarded IP practice. The role will see you working closely with one of our Partners as a key member of this growing practice, you will work on a broad range of Commercial IP and Trade Mark matters including:
- Trade Marks, Designs, Domain Name clearance, prosecution and enforcement
- Commercial agreements with an IP focus
- IP, technology, software licensing
- Corporate transactions with an IP, IT/ technology focus
- IP advisory work
With that in mind, candidates should have strong demonstrable Trade Mark, IP, IT, transactional experience including on due diligence and associated documentation and IP advisory skills.
Our clients include a diverse range of Australian and international companies in fields such as technology, consumer electronics, content, entertainment, gaming, software, beverages, FMCG, retail, fashion, mining, and financial services.
About You
As our successful candidate you should be able to demonstrate a desire, and the capacity, to work on high profile and technically challenging transactions. You should be an ambitious high performer, looking to work in an environment where your performance will be duly recognised and rewarded accordingly.
In addition, you will have:
- 3-6 years post admission experience within the trademarks space
- Superior analytical, communications and drafting skills
- Commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively with clients
- The ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment
What we will offer you
This role will see you working on Australia’s leading and cutting edge IP matters and give you the ability to gain hands on experience on high quality and interesting matters early in your career.
Gilbert + Tobin will offer you a friendly, flexible and professional working environment. In addition to top of market remuneration, we provide our people with benefits such as up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, additional annual leave, a subsidised café, subsidised gym membership, ‘end of trip facilities’, exclusive retail discounts, social events, and much more, which you can view here: http://bit.ly/GTFLYER
Our Sydney office is based in beautiful sunlit open planned offices with panoramic views of the city and easy access to public transport, restaurants, cafes and exercise facilities.
How to apply
Please submit your interest via our careers website with a covering letter and CV.
Should you have any questions about the role, or require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process please contact Maddie Waller, at *******@gtlaw.com.au
We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture which fosters and celebrates difference. For G+T it is about diversity of thinking and bringing people's life experience into the mix and making sure that we are as diverse as the Australian community.
