Overview

Allens is a leading Australian intellectual property firm, combining top litigation and commercial skills with specialist patent and trademark expertise. We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our IP practice in Melbourne.

Responsibilities

- Handle contentious and non‑contentious IP matters, including patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, Australian Consumer Law, brand protection, anti‑counterfeiting, confidential information, trade secrets, litigation, regulation, licensing and transactional work.
- Collaborate across teams to deliver high quality service that supports clients in acquiring, managing, protecting, commercialising, enforcing and defending their IP rights.
- Advising clients through the entire life cycle of IP assets – registration, opposition, portfolio management, acquisitions, litigation and enforcement – in partnership with the integrated Patent and Trademark Attorneys team.

Qualifications

- Experience working in private IP practice in Australia; in‑house and overseas experience is also valued.
- Exposure to a range of IP work such as contentious patents, trademarks, copyright, confidential information, designs, licensing and M&A; transactions.
- Demonstrated ability to delegate work and supervise junior lawyers.
- Solid time‑management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple matters.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including strong drafting skills.
- A desire to learn, grow, network and mentor others.

Development





You will receive extensive learning and development opportunities, including coaching, mentorship, and a transparent career development framework. Our partnership with Linklaters offers potential secondments worldwide.

Benefits

- Competitive remuneration with generous incentive plan and employee referral programme.
- Health and well‑being package: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in‑house snacks, catered meals, employee assistance programme with confidential counselling and wellbeing coaching.
- Flexible work arrangements: hybrid working (approximately 60% in office) and adjustable schedules to support work‑life balance; tools for remote working.
- Leave benefits: additional annual leave purchases, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy (26 weeks paid for all employees), executive coaching for transition.
- International opportunities through our alliance with Linklaters, enabling secondments to overseas offices.
- Recognition initiatives: team‑based celebrations, contribution‑based rewards, and annual Allens Values Awards.

Culture

We celebrate diverse backgrounds and life experiences – including gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural background, First Nations communities and caring arrangements. Adjustments are available to fully participate in our application process. Contact for assistance or to express interest.

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📌 Senior Associate, Intellectual Property (Melbourne)
🏢 Allens
📍 Melbourne