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Herbert Smith Freehills

Solicitor, Trademarks

Herbert Smith Freehills

. Undertake Australian and international trademark filing and prosecution .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in trademark filing, prosecution, and portfolio management, with a strong focus on providing legal advice and support for intellectual property matters. Possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Trademark ProsecutionTrademark Portfolio ManagementAdmission as a Lawyer in Australia or New ZealandIntellectual Property AdvisoryExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Trademark FilingTrademark ProsecutionRebranding AdviceDrafting AgreementsNegotiating ConsentsDue Diligence AdvisoryDispute SupportPortfolio Management
Soft Skills
Collaborative WorkPractical MindsetCollegialityHunger to LearnInnovative Mindset
Certifications & Qualifications
Admission as a Lawyer in AustraliaAdmission as a Lawyer in New Zealand
Industry Keywords
Intellectual PropertyTrademark LawCommercial AgreementsLicensingDomain Name Disputes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Undertake Australian and international trademark filing and prosecution
  • Manage trademark portfolios
  • Provide rebranding and clearance advice
  • Draft and negotiate consents and co-existence agreements
  • Advise on intellectual property aspects of due diligence
  • Support trademark and domain name disputes
  • Work closely with the broader IP disputes practice and leading IP partners
  • Advise clients on trademark portfolio management
  • Help protect valuable brands and associated rights
  • Support licensing and other commercial agreements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3+ years of demonstrable experience across trademark prosecutions from a leading national or international private practice, or an in-house environment
  • Admission as a Lawyer in Australia or New Zealand
  • Excellent academic record
  • Strong legal skills and a practical mindset
  • Ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate collegiality within a team
  • Hunger to learn and develop
  • Innovative mindset and curiosity about AI and emerging technologies
  • Resume and academic transcript required with application

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunities to learn on the job
  • Tailored learning opportunities
  • Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities
  • Mental health support and wellbeing support
  • Holistic wellbeing fund
  • Home office allowance
  • Support for personal and professional growth
  • Inclusive and respectful workplace culture