About the role
Our global full‐service intellectual property (IP) practice offers a one‐of‐a‐kind solution for clients, providing IP services in Asia, Australia, United Kingdom, Europe, and North America. We are currently seeking a senior associate to join our Melbourne IP team. This dynamic, collaborative and busy practice will give you the opportunity to get involved with interesting matters across all aspects of Intellectual Property. Working with leading IP practitioners, you will assist Australian and international clients in advising and prosecuting intellectual property rights as well as litigating matters involving trademarks, designs, patents, copyright and trade secrets. You will also have access to and work regularly with intellectual property lawyers in our overseas offices.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will act for a range of clients and take ownership of the day‐to‐day running of files. You will also be encouraged to supervise and mentor a team of developing lawyers and be involved in firm activities and committees, including business development, mentoring, delivering training, and presenting to clients and professional organisations.
Qualifications
We are passionate about what we do. To be successful in this role you will have a keen interest in intellectual property and demonstrate strong litigation experience. You have 5+ years of post‐qualification experience providing advice to commercial clients across a variety of industry sectors. You will be commercially astute, have a strong eye for detail and be a valuable team member. You must be collaborative in your approach whilst also demonstrating the ability to work autonomously and take a lead role in matters. You will be an excellent communicator with a strong desire to learn and get involved across all aspects of the practice. A high level of client service is expected.
Benefits
* Structured mentoring program
* Flexible working options
* 26 weeks paid parental leave
* Momentum program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave and wish to stay on a career track
* Salary continuance insurance
* Social events - social club and sporting teams
Equal Opportunity Employer
K&L Gates is an equal‐opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.
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