* Leading publicly listed company
* 2 to 4 years PAE
* IT experience highly regarded

Great opportunity for a 2nd to 4th year IP/IT lawyer to join a leading corporate within their Technology Legal team, advising on the key areas of IT&T, E-commerce and Intellectual Property management. The team is highly skilled and well regarded within the broader organisation.

The major responsibilities of the role are in IT&T providing assistance to the procurement team on IT issues, software licences, hardware purchase agreements and electronic delivery channels including BPAY; E-commerce working on website agreements, online terms and conditions, approving new websites and JV agreements with third parties; and Intellectual Property advising on IP issues generally, including infringement and enforcement of IP rights, advising on strategic aspects of trade mark, domain name and patent processes, and overseeing registrations and renewals.

Our client needs an experienced IT/IP lawyer, with 2 to 4 years PAE. Experience in negotiating, documenting and managing the legal aspects of major technology and other outsourcing/procurement agreements is highly regarded. However, the work is diverse and would also suit a lawyer with strong contracts experience and a practical approach.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please call Sharon Van Geyzel on (03) 9664 0993 or email sharon@jacintafishlegal.com.au quoting reference number 1688.

Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick has been at the forefront of intellectual property law in Australia since its establishment in 1888. The firm has offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

An excellent opportunity exists for an accurate and efficient individual to coordinate the filing of our foreign patent applications. Key responsibilities will include preparation of formal documents, instructing foreign associates, monitoring and completion of filing formalities. Other main administrative tasks include, producing and editing typed materials such as forms, letters and emails, and preparing file bags and other documents and invoices.

The successful applicant will have good planning and organisational skills with strong attention to detail. Excellent communication skills are required in liaising with internal and external clients, particularly foreign associates. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is necessary along with efficient typing skills and an aptitude to learn and use custom software applications. Preferably you will have some administration work experience and completion in an IP Legal course would be a strong advantage.

This is a unique career opportunity to obtain valuable IP experience with one of Australia’s leading patent and trade mark attorney firms.

Please forward your curriculum vitae and covering letter, in confidence, to:

People & Development Manager
Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick
PO Box 323
Collins St West
Vic 8007

Or by email to hr@pof.com.au

- Leading global online services company
- Attractive salary package
- Fun, professional and dynamic team culture
- Melbourne CBD location
- Full time permanent position

The Company
Make your mark at Melbourne IT, a world leader in the supply of domain names, related Internet services, and consulting services, Melbourne IT works with many of the world’s leading global brands such as global Yahoo!, Microsoft, and Verio. Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, Melbourne IT has offices in the Australia, New Zealand, US and Europe.

A key division of Melbourne IT Limited is Melbourne IT Digital Brand Services (DBS), a young and vibrant high profile global leader in the provision of legal, technical and marketing service expertise required to effectively protect, manage and utilise intellectual property assets on the Internet. Through our advice, clients are able to make informed decisions on Internet brand protection - balancing the level of protection with the commercial relevance to their organisation.

The Role
As part of the global Legal team, you will report directly to the General Counsel and be providing quality and timely legal advice and documentation including commercial agreements, corporate governance and litigation management. The role primarily supports the DBS Business as well as other Melbourne IT divisions. With at least four years post admission experience this role requires a motivated individual with strong commercial focus, who enjoys working as part of a motivated and successful team.

Responsibilities include:
• Executing strategy for the legal function as set by General Counsel
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, legal demands and ethical standards that affect business activities
• Negotiating, drafting and interpreting contracts, assisting management in the negotiation of commercial terms, and ensuring that contractual terms are protecting the company’s interests
• Drafting/reviewing/updating standard contracts
• Ensuring protection of the company’s intellectual property rights and maintaining registration and renewal of all business registrations
• Helping to Identify and brief management on potential and actual legal exposures, and taking appropriate proactive and remedial measures
• Resolving legal disputes/claims and initiating/defending legal proceedings as necessary
• Advising on business acquisitions as required

Requirements include:
• At least 4 years post admission experience, preferably in commercial law / IT
• Experience in negotiating global commercial agreements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to ensure consistency of standards/procedures & promote efficiencies
• Well developed relationship building skills
• Negotiation, conflict management skills
• Outstanding commitment to customer service and internal & external customer experience
• Good planning, organisational, analytical and decision making skills
• Sound administrative and time management skills
• Project management & Problem Solving skills
• Sound business acumen
• Computer literate – broad knowledge of window/Microsoft office required
• Capability to build strong and effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across different cultures
• An ability to always maintain a positive outlook and working attitude
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people
Desirable:
• Exposure to technology and sales environments
• Second language abilities

Join Us, Apply Now:
Email applications to Amanda Both, Recruitment Co-ordinator, at jobs@melbourneit.com, citing reference: LCMEL2305. For more information, please visit our website: www.melbourneit.com & www.melbourneitcbs.com

* Intellectual Property Law firm
* Professional Trade Mark Specialist required
* A law degree with some commercial legal experience will be regarded favourably

Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick has been at the forefront of intellectual property law in Australia since its establishment in 1888. The firm has offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

As part of the firm’s growth strategy, an opportunity exists for an experienced trade marks practitioner to join the team in Sydney. We are looking for a mature self-starter to work with a large existing local client base, and to assist us to continue to develop our local trade mark practice.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in conducting and reporting trade mark searches; in handling prosecution and opposition work in Australia and overseas; and in all aspects of the development of a trade mark portfolio for local clients. Ideally, you will be a registered trade marks attorney. However, a law degree with at least some commercial legal experience will be regarded favourably.

This is a great opportunity to excel in your career with one of Australia’s leading patent and trade mark attorney firms. Please forward your curriculum vitae and covering letter, in confidence, to:

The People & Development Manager
Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick
PO Box 323
Collins St West
Vic 8007

Or by email to hr@pof.com.au

• Premier Intellectual Property Firm
• Senior opportunity within a specialty field
• Genuine prospects for career advancement.

Griffith Hack Lawyers is a leading Australian firm of Intellectual Property Lawyers. This prestigious firm offers:

• the highest calibre of work;
• a blue chip local and overseas client list; and
• an excellent working environment.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Intellectual Lawyer to join our growing National Law Firm team. This role is based in our North Sydney office and will involve both non-contentious and contentious IP matters.

You will work with and be mentored by some of Australia’s leading Intellectual Property specialists.

To be successful in this role, you will have:
• at least 5 years post admission IP experience;
• strong technical skills;
• an ability to work autonomously, as well as alongside IP specialists, across a broad range of complex IP matters;
• a demonstrated ability to manage and develop a portfolio of quality commercial intellectual property clients;
• an undergraduate degree in business, commerce or related field will be looked upon favourably.

This is a fantastic career opportunity for a candidate with a strong academic background, business development skills, commercial acumen, drive and enthusiasm. An innovative environment with a genuine commitment to work/life balance is on offer together with excellent development potential.

Kathy Galanis, Human Resources Consultant, Griffith Hack,
Level 29, 100 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060
Email: Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.