Solicitor, Trade Marks

At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.

We are where you need us to be. We are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.

We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.

Your goals. Our ambition.

The Opportunity

Our IP team is seeking a trademark specialist to join our team based in Melbourne or Sydney.

HSF Kramer's market leading IP team works with some of Australia's biggest brands, and we are looking for an enthusiastic lawyer to work with our team to support clients in all things brand related, including:

• Australian and international trademark filing and prosecution;
• Strategic trade mark portfolio advice;
• Rebranding and clearance advice;
• Drafting and negotiating consents and co-existence agreements;
• Advising on intellectual property aspects of due diligence; and
• Providing support on trademark and domain name disputes.

To be successful in this role, you will be an admitted Lawyer in Australia or New Zealand, and have:

• 1+ years of demonstrable experience in trademark prosecution;
• An strong academic record coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset;
• A proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive IP team;
• An ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously; and
• Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate collegiality within a team;

The team:

Our IP team is a tight-knit group who boast a wealth of experience, with members who have been collaborating closely and effectively for over a decade.

Our trade mark specialists advise clients on all areas of trademark portfolio management to help protect our client's valuable brands and associated rights. We manage Australian and global portfolios for many of Australia's most well-known brands and work alongside our clients in a strategic role helping to protect high-value IP as well as enabling our clients to make the most of their IP assets through licensing and other commercial agreements.

What you can expect from us:

• We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As a market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Donella Gressieux, Senior Recruitment Advisor on

This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.

Team

Disputes

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

Melbourne, Sydney

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.