IP and IT Lawyer - Brisbane

# Top tier law firm
# Melbourne location
# Excellent remuneration

Our client is seeking an ambitious IP and IT lawyer to join their busy and growing team. Amongst other matters, your responsibilities will include:

# Delivering timely, commercial focussed and cost effective advice to clients on licensing, assignments, M&A due diligence and intellectual property audits;
# Drafting settlement agreements, licenses and assignments, distribution agreements franchising agreements, merchandising /sponsorship agreements, publishing agreements, computer systems supply and integration agreements, facilities management agreements, multi-media development and maintenance agreements data content supply agreements, government purchasing requirements; and
# Preparing agreements covering the formation of strategic alliances, joint ventures and partnerships;

Ideally, you will have similar experience at a mid-tier or top-tier law firm. A Bachelor of Computer Science would be highly desirable. For a confidential discussion, please contact Antonia Ordon in our Melbourne office on +61 3 9623 6647, quoting Ref No. 3B/34320.

In-House Commercial & IP Lawyer - Brisbane

* genuine work/life balance
* escape timesheets
* commercial and ip law

Join one of Queensland’s leading tertiary institutions, be surrounded by innovative individuals, and permanently erase the pressure of time sheets from your mind. This role provides legal advice on the negotiation and management of research projects (as well as confidentiality agreements), and the protection of intellectual property that may arise out of such projects. Although not directly responsible for the commercial exploitation of project related intellectual property, this position ensures that the necessary machinery is in place within research contracts to facilitate such exploitation i.e. through the use of licenses and rights of first refusal. You will also be in a position to influence the formation and direction of this new cell, including its legal systems and guidelines.

The successful candidate will have at least 4 years’ post-admission experience in general commercial law. Some exposure to intellectual property would be advantageous yet is by no means a mandatory prerequisite. A remuneration package is negotiable depending on your transferrable skills circa $75,000 to $100,000. For more information, please quote ref # SLP02595 and contact Craig Ashton-Sward, or Jasmin Blundell on (07) 3221 1229 or email jasmin@law-staff.com.au or visit us at www.law-staff.com.au.

Experienced IP Lawyer - Top Tier

An opportunity has arisen in this top tier’s IP and IT group for an experienced IP Lawyer. You will work on a broad range of commercial transactions with an IP focus, including trade mark, copyright and patent licensing, technology ventures, and research and development. Ideally you should have 3+ years’ PAE with a reputable firm. Ref. 4B/13978. This is one of several current senior IT/IP lawyer vacancies with our national and Brisbane firm clients. For a confidential discussion of all of your private practice options, please contact Jacqui Pearce LL.B. in our Brisbane office on (w) 07 3258 8374 or (m) 0448 770 200 or email jacqui.pearce@hudson.com

Franchising Lawyer - Leading Brisbane Firm

This leading Brisbane firm currently requires an experienced Franchising Lawyer to join its successful Commercial practice. Ideally you will have 3+ years’ PAE in franchising, commercial and/or IP work. Ref. 4B/13197. This is one of several current senior IT/IP lawyer vacancies with our national and Brisbane firm clients. For a confidential discussion of all of your private practice options, please contact Jacqui Pearce LL.B. in our Brisbane office on (w) 07 3258 8374 or (m) 0448 770 200 or email jacqui.pearce@hudson.com

Intellectual Property Lawyer - Boutique Firm in Brisbane

* Play a key role in the growth of this excellent IP firm
* Challenging work, fantastic clients
* Friendly working environment

An exciting opportunity exists for a solicitor with 2 - 5 years post admission experience to join this boutique firm’s Intellectual Property group, which is rapidly becoming a leading force in the Australian IP scene. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 2 - 5 yrs PAE lawyer to join their busy practice. Your area of expertise will cover technology development funding agreements, technology transfer agreements, copyrights, including subsistence and moral rights and trade mark registration. You will possess 2 – 5 years post admission corporate/commercial experience with at least some interest in IP. You must also possess strong drafting and negotiation skills. As a firm, they pride themselves on their friendly and supportive working environment. They offer a competitive salary package with a wide range of benefits and perks. To apply for this position or for a confidential discussion please call Evan Maughan on (07) 3229 2722.

Intellectual Property Lawyer Brisbane - Prestigious Top Tier Firm

Join this prestigious top tier firm and work with a team that boasts an unrivalled depth of experience across the wide spectrum of intellectual property, telecommunications, technology, e-commerce and privacy law. Our client is seeking a lawyer with at least 3 years post-admission experience to join their Brisbane office. As an integral part of the practice’s Intellectual Property, Communications, Media and Technology department, you will enjoy working on a wide variety of cutting edge corporate and commercial matters, with an emphasis on intellectual property, technology, competition and trade practices law.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years post-admission experience with a strong corporate and commercial transactional background, including good understanding across all areas of IP and competition law and trade practices legislation. Quality drafting and communication skills are essential, as is the capacity to work well as part of a team. This is a fantastic role for an ambitious lawyer who wants to consolidate their expertise with an industry leader. For further information on this position please contact Rosemary Galic: P: (02) 9241 1199

Franchising Lawyer Brisbane - Leading Firm

# One of Several Senior Jobs in Private Practice
# 4+ Years’ PAE

This leading Brisbane firm currently requires an experienced Franchising Lawyer to join its successful Commercial practice. Ideally you will have 3+ years’ PAE in franchising, commercial and/or IP work. Ref. 4B/13197. This is one of several current senior IT/IP lawyer vacancies with our national and Brisbane firm clients. For a confidential discussion of all of your private practice options, please contact Jacqui Pearce LL.B. in our Brisbane office on (w) 07 3258 8374 or (m) 0448 770 200 or email jacqui.pearce@hudson.com

Technology & IP Lawyer Brisbane - National Practice

Acting for the top end of town in IP/IT this national practice will provide you with an excellent platform to develop your career in this highly sought after area. Opportunities for Jnr and Snr lawyers Act for the ‘cream’ of the smart state.

Before it was claimed that Queensland was the ‘smart state’ this national practice was acting for a number of local and national clients who were leading the way in the technology stakes. As one of the longest established IP/IT practices in the country this group has icon clients and an excellent spread of work across IP including licensing, enforcement work, assignments and due diligence. Due to the continued growth of this practice, our client is looking to recruit two new lawyers, a junior and a senior, into the team. To be considered for these roles you will ideally have a combined law and science or IT degree. A background in IP/IT would also be well regarded however in the absence of experience, a demonstrated interest in pursuing a specializing in this area of law would be necessary.

For a strictly confidential discussion on this position or any other aspect of your legal career contact Alex Correa or Gerard Petersen on 3221 9748.

Commercial IP Lawyer Brisbane - Prestigious Firm

* Prestigious Firm
* Impressive Client Base
* Increased Earning Potential

Our client is seeking savvy lawyers with Intellectual Property or Technology experience or those with a general corporate background who are keen to move into this field. In your role you will be working on challenging matters in this burgeoning sphere of law and will be supervised by two partners who have strong expertise and have both private and public sector clients.

You will have excellent academics, grasp new concepts quickly and be able to work well in a team. Individuals should have at least two years post qualification experience in a top-tier firm. There will be an exciting mix of work and this is a wonderful chance to progress your career in an energetic practice. Don’t delay… Call us today and find out more about what is on offer at this esteemed firm.

To confidentially apply for this role or to find out more information, please contact Reed Robinson on +61 2 9233 7977 or nc@naimanclarke.com.au, quoting reference number RR8811/SK

IP/IT Lawyer (Brisbane) - Mid Tier Firm

# 2nd Tier Firm
# One of several IP/IT lawyer roles available in Private Practice
# Up to 4 Years PAE

Great opportunity for a junior IP lawyer to join this 2nd teir firm. This IP group is able to offer you a full array of work including, but not limited to, trade marks, patents, copyright, sponsorship, anti-counterfeiting, biotechnology and IT.

To be successful you will ideally have betweeen 1 to 3 yrs PAE in this area. Strong academics. (Ref. BX/15328)

This is one of several current IP/IT lawyer vacancies with our national and Brisbane firm clients. For a confidential discussion of all of your private practice options, please contact ANGIE IRELAND B.Com, LLB in our Brisbane office on (07) 3258 8381 or email angie.ireland@hudson.com