Trade Marks Attorney (Associate)

Overview

We’re on the lookout for a motivated and enthusiastic Associate, to join our dynamic team of trade mark and branding experts at AJ Park. You’ll have around 3-4 years PQE with solid IP experience, and will be based within our Wellington team, working well in a hybrid work setting.

Our clients span across a variety of industries and sectors, ranging from emerging innovators through to large corporates. You’ll be working with some of the world’s largest and most exciting brands, as well as some of the most innovative New Zealand businesses.

This role encompasses end to end trade mark client portfolio management, including proactively collaborating with clients, providing strategic advice, and managing their international trade mark portfolios. You will be able to take direct responsibility for client work with minimum supervision, providing advice and expertise.

With the ability to juggle multiple priorities, you’ll be involved in anything from liaising with IPONZ and IP Australia, to devising international filing strategies, all while translating legal jargon into plain English. You will be conducting and reporting trade mark searches, filing and prosecuting applications in New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands and beyond, and preparing evidence of use. You will be working with an international cohort of trade mark specialists to ensure our clients brands are protected and enforced.

Strong communication skills are a must, with the ability to think commercially and critically when providing advice for clients. Clarity, effectiveness, and persuasiveness are essential. You will be surrounded by experienced practitioners within the immediate team and firm - this means a collaborative approach is critical, as is the ability to be flexible.

You will be comfortable self-managing meeting and managing financial targets, including day book, WIP, debtors, billable and non-billable hours.

What’s in it for you?

• Being part of a dynamic and inclusive team, where you will gain excellent experience and structured career development. We offer competitive remuneration along with benefits as follows :
• Medical insurance
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks plus 3 weeks partner leave
• Leave purchase scheme (up to 2 weeks)
• Formal professional development programmes
• Structured wellness programme, including a paid Wellness Benefit
• Flexible working, with hybrid working as standard
• Social club
• Beautiful new offices in the heart of the CBD

Who are we?

We are not your typical law firm. We dress for our day, have a flat structure and a collegial vibe where bringing your whole self to work is at the heart of who we are.

AJ Park is the IP Firm of choice in New Zealand. We support our clients with intelligent action and are well respected both within the patent profession and the clients we work with.

We offer a rewarding career, community and team spirit and opportunities to develop technically and personally.

Find out more about us here.

Note : Successful candidates will undergo a standard pre-employment screening as part of the hiring process within the IPH Group. This process may include verifying key information such as your identity, qualifications, references, and criminal history. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you may be required to complete any necessary background checks relevant to the role.

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