My client is a large scientific company looking for an Intellectual Property assistant/secretary. You will love the relaxed environment and the benefits especially if you’ve worked a law firm. The turnover is low as staff are really rewarded for their efforts.

This is a sensational role for a legal secretary to move into an inhouse role. Based outside of the CBD, you will report to the Senior Corporate Counsel and support two senior staff members. A large part of your role will involve database maintenance. The Senior Counsel is laid back and happy for you to ask questions.

Your day will fly as you ensure that trade mark and patent deadlines are met, you will follow up on correspondence and ensure that the department’s administration is kept up to date.

Some exposure to intellectual property law would be ideal; however a proven background as a legal secretary is a must. You must also have strong dictaphone skills, with 50-60 wpm, advanced MS Word and a proactive, positive disposition. You will have a strong eye for detail and be able to work well under pressure with tight deadlines.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Morcom on 03 8319 1111.
Ref No. MELPJ39631.

Yahoo!7 and Yahoo! Search Marketing have a rare and exciting opportunity to join our legal team as Corporate Counsel. Yahoo!7 is one of Australia’s favourite online destinations for consumers and advertisers alike. With offices based right on Sydney harbour this role gives you exposure to all aspects of legal issues surrounding the internet and will find you interacting with people across the entire business.

The major focus of this role will be the delivery of legally and commercially effective solutions that assist the business in achieving its objectives. Working closely with the General Counsel you will handle a range of legal work and provide assistance across various aspects of the Yahoo!7 and Yahoo! Search Marketing businesses. Your key responsibilities will include

* Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements including technology and content licences, strategic alliances and channel agreements
* Advising the businesses on matters such as IP, trade practices, telecommunications, privacy and other varied issues applicable to the web, mobile and search marketing industries
* Providing commercially focused legal support

Due to the rare availability of this role we are looking for someone outstanding to join our small team. The competition will be tough so in order to be considered you must have 3-4 years PQE in IP, IT commercial and telecommunications. Whilst this is an in-house role, top tier law firm experience will be highly regarded, as will your knowledge of internet, search and mobile business models. You will have exceptional attention to detail with the ability to think meticulously whilst also keeping the big picture in mind. You will have strong drafting skills, demonstrated communication, presentation and influencing abilities and thrive working in a fast-paced environment.

At Yahoo! we’re looking for people who want to ‘Start Something Wonderful’. If you think you’ve got what it takes then apply now through the link below or call Suzanne Koch on (02) 8288 4697 for more information.

The purpose of this position is to provide high quality, client focused, strategic and practical legal advice across a broad range of commercial areas including contract law, corporate governance, trade practices and intellectual property law.

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Legal Services, the successful candidate will have at least five years of commercial law experience, the ability to think strategically and provide fresh insights and proven ability to consult on complex and sensitive issues within critical timeframes and offer constructive solutions.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Antonia Ordon in our Melbourne office on (03) 9623 6647 or email antonia.ordon@hudson.com, quoting Ref No. 3B/46808.

Our client, a leading Australian company, which operates domestically and overseas, is offering an outstanding opportunity for an astute lawyer to join its highly respected Australian legal team.

Reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel, you will assist in providing legal services and support to the company’s highly successful divisions. The role will involve advising on, reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts and agreements and advising on a range of legal issues including trade practices, property, employment, intellectual property and governance/regulatory issues.

The ideal candidate will be a commercial lawyer with 3 to 5 years post admission experiences currently at a quality law firm or in-house legal department. This role demands a lawyer who possesses excellent technical skills and a commercial approach, is capable of communicating with people at all levels and is proactive.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a market leader during this exciting period of development and growth for the organisation.

Location – Melbourne

Ref: MVR17211

For a confidential discussion, please call Vivian Rekas, Consultant, Corporate on (03) 9629 2111 or forward your application quoting Ref No: MVR17211 to vivian.rekas@mahlab.com.au.

An opportunity has arisen in a reputable boutique Intellectual Property firm for a Commercial lawyer with at least three years PAE. This firm acts for many high-profile clients and is involved in a number of cutting edge cases.

The role involves working on:

* Shareholders Agreements;
* Partnerships and Joint Ventures;
* Licence or Franchise Agreements;
* Confidentiality/Non-disclosure Agreements;
* Marketing and Distribution Agreements;
* Agency Agreements;
* Sale of Business, Mergers and Acquisitions;
* Lease Agreements; and
* Technology Transfer Agreements.

You will be a strong commercial lawyer with knowledge of Intellectual Property (with exposure to franchising or Trade Practices law) a bonus.

Flexibility is on offer with part-time candidates encouraged to apply. Alternatively this role may be available on a contract basis.

For further information, contact Vicky Alexiou in our Melbourne office on (03) 9604 9699, or email in the strictest of confidence to legal.melbourne@hays.com.au - quoting reference number 102050VA.