IP Lawyer

We are looking for a talented and motivated Lawyer with 2-5 years' post-admission experience to join our Griffith Hack Law & Trade Marks team in Perth.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a broad range of intellectual property matters, including trade marks, patents, designs, IP disputes and litigation, and commercial agreements. You'll work with a multidisciplinary team of patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys and IP lawyers, while continuing to develop your technical expertise, commercial acumen and client relationships.

This role can accommodate full-time or part-time hours.

• Assist with the provision of strategic advice in relation to intellectual property rights, across the breadth of patents, trade marks, designs and ancillary rights.
• Filing, prosecution and registration of trade marks in Australia, New Zealand and overseas.
• Devising search strategies and drafting trade mark clearance advices.
• Assisting on trade mark opposition matters and non-use proceedings, including preparing evidence and submissions.
• Preparing and assisting with domain name disputes.
• Filing Customs Notices with the Australian Border Force.
• Preparing cease and desist letters.
• Assisting on IP litigation in the Federal Court of Australia for patents, trade marks, designs and ancillary rights.
• Drafting commercial agreements including licence agreements, non-disclosure agreements and manufacturing agreements.
• Establish good rapport with clients by responding professionally and promptly to queries and requests.
• Take every opportunity to grow your understanding of the client's business and commercial goals.
• Participate in client conversations.
• Accurately record all billable and non-billable time and manage work in progress (WIP).
• Maintain a good understanding of your progress against individual and team financial targets and actively communicate workload and capacity to your supervisor and other senior members of the group.
• Seek to learn more about business drivers and effective practice management.
• Contribute to marketing and business development activities on a regular basis, including writing articles for the Griffith Hack website, hosting educational sessions for clients, and promoting yourself and Griffith Hack via LinkedIn.
• Have the ambition to lead and own your professional and personal development and actively seek opportunities to build technical and commercial skills.
• Contribute positively to the broader team culture and collaborate effectively across practice groups.
• Demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

You'll bring:

• 2-5 years' post-admission experience in intellectual property law.
• Admission as a Lawyer in Australia.
• Experience or a strong interest in areas such as trade marks, patents, designs, IP disputes, litigation or commercial IP work.
• Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
• Good commercial drafting skills and a developing understanding of commercial drivers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to consistently produce high-quality work.
• Good time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
• The ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work autonomously while knowing when to seek guidance.
• A Bachelor of Laws, with a combined degree or science specialty preferred.

Joining Griffith Hack means becoming part of one of Australia's most respected intellectual property firms. You'll work alongside recognised experts on interesting and complex matters while receiving genuine mentoring and career development opportunities.

We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing learning and professional development.
• Exposure to leading Australian and international clients.
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive culture.
• The opportunity to develop a long-term career in intellectual property law.

If this role sounds like you, and you have work rights in Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your application via our online careers portal, including your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position.

Note: This description is an indication of the minimum responsibilities required of the position. It is not intended to define specific duties or responsibilities, or to limit or modify the right of management to assign and direct the work of staff under supervision. It should not be taken to exclude other duties not mentioned that require a similar level of competency or to limit growth or change of responsibilities within the role over time to align to business needs.

Successful candidates will undergo a standard pre-employment screening as part of the hiring process within the IPH Group. This process may include verifying key information such as your identity, qualifications, references, and criminal history. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you may be required to complete any necessary background checks relevant to the role.