Solicitor - Trade Marks

We have an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Solicitor to join our team of trade mark and branding experts at AJ Park in Wellington. You’ll have upward of 3 years' PQE with a desire to further your career in the world of intellectual property.

This is a newly created role in a skilled and established team that manages a large trade mark practice with matters for local and international clients. Our clients span a variety of industries and sectors, ranging from emerging innovators through to large corporates. You will have the opportunity to work on some cool subject matter with experts in their field, supporting some of the world’s largest and most exciting brands, as well as some of the most innovative businesses in New Zealand.

The Role

• Client portfolio management

• Conducting and reporting on trade mark searches

• Filing and prosecuting trade mark applications

• Proactively assisting clients and looking for new business opportunities

• Providing domain name services

• Preparation for opposition proceedings

• Recordal of assignments, licenses and similar changes

• Preparing evidence of use

• General trade mark advice

• Meeting financial targets – day book, WIP, debtors, billable and non-billable hours

• Liaising with clients, IPONZ, and IP Australia

• Building your professional profile through LinkedIn and other industry platforms

• Adhering to the AJ Park Quality Management Procedures

• Any other duties as reasonably required

In order to be successful in this role you will:

• Possess strong written and oral communication skills. Clarity, effectiveness, and persuasiveness are essential.

• Have a strong client focus, showing willingness, flexibility and commitment to follow through.

• Be able to develop strong working relationships with internal and external contacts.

• Be able to prioritise and meet deadlines.

• Remain calm and work effectively under pressure.

• Be able to use initiative and adaptability.

• Be financially astute – monitoring and meeting financial targets.

• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness.

• Have a collaborative, team-centric approach.

• Be proficient in Microsoft software and have the ability to learn new systems quickly.

What’s in it for you?

Be 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 programs

• Structured wellness program, 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 by 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, or to apply please email your CV, reference details and full academic transcript to careers@ajpark.com.