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SalaryWith over 350 staff across offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Newcastle, McCullough Robertson is a big firm without the attitude.
We work on big matters but work in small teams, giving each of our employee's hands-on experience and the ability to develop their own interests and areas of expertise. Our goal is for each and every one of our employees to build a rewarding career which is full of opportunities, satisfying relationships and a sense of achievement.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are a leader in diversity and inclusion, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly - Diversity Law Firm of the Year.
The Role
Our national Intellectual Property and Trade Marks practice is currently looking for a Trade Mark Lawyer, Registered Trade Marks Attorney, or Trade Mark Paralegal to join our team in our Brisbane office.
Reporting to Partner, Belinda Breakspear, this is a busy, high-volume role which will see you registering both national and international trade marks. Operating a full-service trade marks practice, this is an exciting time to join our Digital & IP team.
Our team advises organisations of various sizes, from start-ups, established (ASX listed) businesses and government and research institutions, across a range of industries including biotechnology and life sciences, information technology, fashion, not-for-profit, resources and agriculture. This role will see you responsible for but not limited to; conducting trade mark searches, drafting search reports, prosecuting trade mark applications, conducting due diligence, oppositions and infringement matters, design searches and registration, and providing general trade mark and IP advice.
Experience
You will be a Trade Marks Lawyer, Registered Trade Marks Attorney, or Trade Mark Paralegal who possesses a minimum of 3 years' experience within a commercial law firm, trade mark attorney firm or specialist IP practice.
Coupled with a genuine interest in growing your career in the area of trade marks, you must have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. You are a commercially minded team player, who values working in a positive team environment.
Benefits
Your sense of fulfilment at work is important to us and in return for your expertise and enthusiasm, we offer:
- Charity leave and a robust community partnership program;
- Attractive Further education program, Senior Leaders program and supportive learning and development opportunities to meet your whole career;
- Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well coaching and leadership support;
- Holistic Health and Well-being program including subsidised gym membership, active social and sporting committees;
- Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovated program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusiveness; and
- Onsite Barista, kids room within a newly refurbished building in a central CBD location.
We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
It is a condition of employment for all McCullough Robertson Employees to have obtained their vaccination against COVID-19. This helps us make our workplace safe and enables us to sustain normal arrangements for work at our offices. We also want to work with our clients to ensure a safe environment for them when they visit and the safety of our staff when we visit them.
