* Leading firm
* Contact with German clients
* China wide exposure

Leading international law firm with an established presence in the China market seeks IP lawyer to joining growing practice with a particular emphasis on German client work.

The successful candidate for this role will be assisting a senior European lawyer to deal with both contentious and non-contentious IP matters. The role will focus on to support and to develop German client in China.

The ideal candidate should have German capability with legal qualification and experience in IP law. The ability to communicate with English is preferred and strong interpersonal skills are expected.

To apply to this exciting opportunity, please contact Katie Hogue on +852 2521 1299 or email her at Katie.hogue@hays.com.hk
Reference No: 00006061

* Progressive Sydney CBD Commercial Law Firm undergoing strong growth
* See yourself joining a cohesive and friendly team of professionals
* High quality work is on offer!

This progressive Sydney CBD law firm is currently seeking to recruit an experienced and bright Commercial Lawyer at Special Counsel level to come on board and join its thriving practice.

This firm is built upon a history of excellence, comprising of a workforce made up of highly skilled people who can be relied upon to provide commercial advice and the highest level of service.

The firm services an impressive and large clientele, including listed corporations, financial institutions, government bodies, insurance companies, property investors and developers, small to medium business, charities, religious organisations, private companies as well as private individuals.

Whereas most firms are down-sizing, my client is expanding!

In this position, the successful candidate will join the firms successful corporate commercial team, working on a broad spectrum of commercial matters, including:

* Business Structuring
* Buying and Selling Businesses
* Corporate Compliance
* Corporate finance
* Directors’ Duties
* Franchising
* Distribution and Marketing
* Supply Agreements and Terms of Trade

In order to be considered for this great role, you will ideally possess:

* At least 6 years PQE in Commercial/Corporate Law
* Strong drafting skills
* Excellent communication and business development skills
* Ability to mentor junior lawyers
* A desire to undertake marketing activities and continue the growth of the practice

This is an excellent opportunity to join a premier firm which is committed to allowing your career, talents and interest grow!!

The firm was also a past recipient to the Law Society of New South Wales’ Pro Bono Award in recognition of their voluntary legal services.

To confidentially apply for this role or to find out more information, please contact Marianna Tuccia on +61 2 9233 7977 or nc@naimanclarke.com.au, quoting reference number MT18146/SK

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.