The Firm
This modern, national commercial law firm is widely recognised for its innovation, collaborative culture, and long-standing commitment to putting its people and clients first. With a clear strategy and vision for the future, the firm is repeatedly acknowledged in leading legal directories for its excellence in IP, TMT, and litigation work. Known for partnering with high-profile clients, including some of the world’s largest tech and social media companies, this firm offers a high-performing yet supportive environment with flexibility, career progression, and meaningful legal work at its core.

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate (6+ years' PAE) to join the firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology team. This role will see you working alongside market-leading partners on cutting-edge matters for global and national clients, particularly in the technology, media, and consumer sectors.
Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on IP strategy, enforcement, and commercialisation including trademarks, designs, copyright, and brand protection.
• Managing IP litigation, including disputes involving misleading or deceptive conduct, passing off, copyright, confidential information, and trade practices.
• Advising on IT procurement, technology contracts, data licensing and SaaS agreements.
• Providing counsel on privacy and data protection, cybersecurity compliance, and regulatory risk.
• Drafting and negotiating IP-rich commercial agreements, including licensing, NDAs, and distribution agreements.
• Overseeing IP portfolios (domestic and international), including filing and prosecution of trademarks and designs.
• Playing a lead role in client management, business development, and mentoring junior lawyers.

• 6+ years of post-admission experience in IP, IT, and technology law, ideally from a national or international firm.
• A strong mix of advisory, transactional and contentious IP experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in privacy and data protection legislation.
• Solid grounding in consumer law and advertising regulation will be highly regarded.
• Strong drafting skills, commercial thinking, and attention to detail.
• Confidence in client engagement and relationship-building.
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-performing team.
• A passion for innovation, and an interest in technology, media, or digital disruption.

• Truly flexible work practices tailored to modern legal professionals - 2d WFH and choose to work in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.
• 30 weeks’ paid parental leave (plus super for 12 months).
• Support for IVF and surrogacy leave, with external coaching through each parental leave stage.
• Budget relief and staggered return-to-work for fee earners.
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A friendly, inclusive, and down-to-earth team culture.
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives, including mental health support, gym benefits, flu shots and more.
• Involvement in meaningful pro bono work and a genuine commitment to social impact and First Nations engagement.