Senior Lawyer/Special Counsel - Intellectual Property & Commercial Law
brandU Legal has been advising on trade marks and IP since ****, from Sydney's Northern Beaches with access to a City office. We act for Australian businesses protecting their brands at home and overseas, and for international clients bringing theirs into Australia. International trade mark law and procedure is where we're strongest although we also advise on broader IP matters and commercial law matters.
The role
The practice is growing and we're looking for a senior hand to grow with it.
This is a
part time role
(days and hours negotiable), but is one with real substance: full carriage of your own matters, direct client relationships, and genuine input into how the firm develops. You'd run complex IP and commercial work end to end, supervise junior staff, and help build the practice. An existing client base would be highly regarded for this role together with experience in identifying new opportunities and assisting the principal to onboard new clients.
What we're looking for
Australian practising certificate and at least 8 years PAE
Extensive knowledge of Australian trade mark and IP law
Solid knowledge of international trade mark and IP practice




Commercial law experience across general business matters
Ability to run complex IP and commercial matters independently
A track record of identifying and onboarding new business
An existing client base to bring to the firm would be highly regarded
Experience supervising a paralegal or junior lawyer
Strategic thinking, with advice that's commercially practical as well as legally sound
The ability to explain legal issues plainly to non-lawyers
A proactive, adaptable approach and the confidence to work autonomously across a broad remit
An eye for opportunities to automate, digitise and streamline how we work
Someone who leads with professionalism, empathy and accountability, and who genuinely enjoys working in a small, close-knit team
Must love dogs, music in the office and cheeky staff lunches
What we offer
Pro-rata salary dependent on experience
Full carriage of your own caseload
Flexible working arrangements (although onsite is preferred)
A supportive team that enjoys the work
An established reputation and strong referral base
A practice with a quality-focused environment
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📌 Senior Lawyer/Special Counsel - Intellectual Property & Commercial Law (Sydney)
🏢 brandU Legal
📍 Sydney