Senior Associate, Intellectual Property

Overview

Allens is a leading Australian intellectual property firm, combining top litigation and commercial skills with specialist patent and trademark expertise. We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our IP practice in Melbourne.

Responsibilities

• Handle contentious and non‑contentious IP matters, including patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, Australian Consumer Law, brand protection, anti‑counterfeiting, confidential information, trade secrets, litigation, regulation, licensing and transactional work.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high quality service that supports clients in acquiring, managing, protecting, commercialising, enforcing and defending their IP rights.
• Advising clients through the entire life cycle of IP assets – registration, opposition, portfolio management, acquisitions, litigation and enforcement – in partnership with the integrated Patent and Trademark Attorneys team.

Qualifications

• Experience working in private IP practice in Australia; in‑house and overseas experience is also valued.
• Exposure to a range of IP work such as contentious patents, trademarks, copyright, confidential information, designs, licensing and M&A transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate work and supervise junior lawyers.
• Strong time‑management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including strong drafting skills.
• A desire to learn, grow, network and mentor others.

Development

You will receive extensive learning and development opportunities, including coaching, mentorship, and a transparent career development framework. Our partnership with Linklaters offers potential secondments worldwide.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration with generous incentive plan and employee referral programme.
• Health and well‑being package: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in‑house snacks, catered meals, employee assistance programme with confidential counselling and wellbeing coaching.
• Flexible work arrangements: hybrid working (approximately 60% in office) and adjustable schedules to support work‑life balance; tools for remote working.
• Leave benefits: additional annual leave purchases, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy (26 weeks paid for all employees), executive coaching for transition.
• International opportunities through our alliance with Linklaters, enabling secondments to overseas offices.
• Recognition initiatives: team‑based celebrations, contribution‑based rewards, and annual Allens Values Awards.

Culture

We celebrate diverse backgrounds and life experiences – including gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural background, First Nations communities and caring arrangements. Adjustments are available to fully participate in our application process. Contact careers@allens.com.au for assistance or to express interest.

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