Job Description
The Role
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Seeking lawyer with a background in intellectual property, looking to move in-house and broaden your commercial exposure. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, diversified organisation as part of a busy in-house legal team, working across IP, commercial contracting and a wide range of business-critical matters. Reporting into the Head of Legal Services team, you will provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across intellectual property, commercial contracts, technology, privacy and regulatory matters.
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You'll work closely with senior leadership and business stakeholders, protecting valuable IP assets and supporting strategic commercial initiatives across a diverse portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer with IP experience who wants to build a genuinely varied in-house practice, gain direct exposure to senior stakeholders and grow your commercial skill set beyond private practice.
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Key Responsibilities
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Advise on the protection, registration, maintenance and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trade marks, copyright and confidential information
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Assist in managing the organisation's trade mark and IP portfolios
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Support IP audits and due diligence reviews
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Prepare and assist in negotiating licensing,



assignment and confidentiality agreements
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Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements
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Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across contractual and corporate matters
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Identify legal risks and recommend pragmatic, business-focused solutions
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Support technology, privacy and data protection matters as they arise
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About You
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2+ years' post admission experience, with demonstrated exposure to intellectual property law (essential)
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Experience drafting and reviewing commercial agreements
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Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
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A proactive, solutions-focused approach and genuine commercial curiosity
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Ability to manage a varied workload and competing priorities
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Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating closely with a supportive legal team
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What's on Offer
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$90,000 – $130,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience
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Exposure across IP, commercial, technology and regulatory matters
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Direct access to senior leadership and business stakeholders
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A supportive, cooperative legal team environment
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Based in Parramatta, with the opportunity to broaden your practice beyond traditional IP work
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📌 Commercial & Ip Lawyer (New South Wales)
🏢 Day One Recruitment
📍 New South Wales