SYD - Intellectual Property - Senior Associate

The Team

Baker McKenzie has the world's pre-eminent Intellectual Property practice and is the recognised leader in the Asia-Pacific region. Our Australian practice is an integral part of the Firm's global and regional IP network and a vital contributor to the success of the worldwide IP practice.

Our Australian team advises on all aspects of the protection, exploitation and enforcement of IP rights. Our specialist IP disputes lawyers conduct litigation for market-leading clients across a wide range of industries.

Our IP disputes practice covers "crown jewels" litigation as well as anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy actions. We also operate the largest trade mark portfolio practice of any law firm in Australia for many of the world's most famous brand owners. We handle complex trade marks, copyright, patent, design, trade secrets and trade practices disputes and associated advisory work, and also act in a wide range of IP-related transactions.

Our clients cover a range of industry sectors including healthcare; information technology and electronics; media and education; apparel, cosmetics and fashion; food and beverage; motor vehicles; and finance.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced IP litigation lawyer. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling advisory and contentious IP matters, including providing advice, preparing cease and desist correspondence, drafting pleadings and other court documents, briefing counsel, preparing evidence and drafting submissions.

You will work on market-leading IP matters, working closely with our specialist partners and other team members on a range of advisory and contentious IP matters.

Qualifications/Experience:

• 8 years or more post-qualification experience, preferably from a specialist IP practice with a focus on litigation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and inter-personal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to manage client matters, deliver exemplary client service and delegate work.

The Firm

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At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. Like no other law firm, we were born global.  Our Australian practice was established in Sydney in 1964, in Melbourne in 1982 and in Brisbane in 2014. Our lawyers work seamlessly with our global colleagues, collectively providing a capacity of more than 5,600 locally qualified lawyers and 6,000 professional staff in 77 locations across 47 countries.

Baker McKenzie Australia can offer you access to complex, market leading matters working with some of the world's best legal minds – people who know the law and who understand business. We have an unrivalled ability to provide training and secondment opportunities across our global network. Locally, we have an inclusive culture of learning, coaching and opportunity where you will work in small teams on matters that often cross borders. We value people who think ahead and get noticed

Diversity & Inclusion

Baker McKenzie is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture for all its employees, with equal opportunity for all to progress and have a meaningful career with our Firm. Our mission is to foster an environment where individuals of every ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, disability, carer status and working style may succeed professionally and fully contribute to the goals of the Firm.   As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications from all genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Our bAgile program encourages a range of flexible work opportunities for all. We invite you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require to equitably participate in the recruitment process or in performing the requirements of this role.

To Apply

Please click on the Apply icon to start the online application process for this role. We will then be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Angelique Wanner, Talent Management Consultant,