Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property - Brisbane ****
A new and exciting opportunity has emerged with the Brisbane **** Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (Brisbane ****) for a Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property.
If you are a talented professional ready to apply your expertise to a world-class project and deliver immediate results during this critical planning phase, this is your chance.
Brisbane **** is not just planning a sporting event -they're shaping a lasting legacy for future generations. Our Vision for Brisbane **** is
Believe: We believe in the power of sport and the Australian spirit. Together, they unlock our limitless potential, grit, and heart to go further than we ever imagined.
Belong: Everyone is welcome at our Games. Every person is celebrated, creating a playing field that's fair, fun, and full of connection!
Become: This is our moment. Our move. Together, we'll harness the magic of the Games to become stronger and step boldly into an exciting current era.
As an ambitious and inclusive organisation, Brisbane **** offers the rare opportunity to contribute your skills to the world's largest sporting and multicultural events. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring their experience to help shape an inclusive Games. As part of your application, we'd love to hear what motivates you to join us and how your background will help us deliver on our vision. As part of this application process, we encourage you to share your motivation to be part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and your lived experience which will help you contribute to these Games.
About the Role




The Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property will report to the Director of Legal and will provide legal advice and support to Brisbane **** across intellectual property and rights protection matters. The commercial value of the Games is found in the value of its IP and its brand. Over the next six years, Brisbane **** will seek to raise significant commercial revenue by granting third parties the right to associate themselves with Brisbane **** on an exclusive basis. Attracting and retaining this commercial revenue is crucial to ensuring that the Games can be delivered in a cost neutral way.
Key Responsibilities
Rights Protection: The role will support the Director of Legal in the delivery of the rights protection program. This will include:
Monitoring and enforcement in relation to:
unauthorised use of Brisbane **** protected intellectual property;
ambush marketing and unauthorised claims of association with Brisbane **** or any other protected stakeholder or asset;
ticket touting;
importation and/or sale of counterfeit merchandise; and
unauthorised broadcasting;
Liaising with rights protection partners such as the Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia, the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee in relation to all rights protection matters.
Intellectual Property: The role will support the Director of Legal to provide high quality,



fit for purpose advice and support in relation to intellectual property matters. Key intellectual property responsibilities will include:
Registration and ongoing management of official Brisbane **** trade marks;
Obtaining clearances in relation to key intellectual property assets;
Drafting and negotiating contracts relating to the licencing and use of intellectual property assets;
Licensing and assignment of intellectual property in accordance with Olympic Host Contract requirements; and
Obtaining approvals and complying with intellectual property processes implemented by the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee.
Skills and Experience
Minimum 5 years' post admission experience, preferably within a top tier law firm.
Strong knowledge of intellectual property laws and extensive experience in advising on intellectual property and rights protection matters.
Knowledge of international intellectual property protection frameworks.
Experience in the registration, management, enforcement and protection of trade marks and brand assets.
Proven ability to deliver high-quality, timely legal advice and independently manage end-to-end matters, supported by strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and experience overseeing professional advisors.
Demonstrated ability to manage difficult stakeholder groups with conflicting interests, adapting communication and support styles to accommodate the varying needs of clients from junior employees through to senior executives.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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📌 Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property - Brisbane 2032
🏢 Randstad
📍 Brisbane