At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice and draft agreements for diverse commercial clients.
- Company: Join Wrays, a leading specialist intellectual property firm in Australia.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time or full-time roles in Sydney or Perth with career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a global network while contributing to high-quality legal work.
- Why this job: Work on complex IP matters and make a real impact in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in commercial law and IP, strong drafting skills, and client relationship focus.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Wrays is looking for an experienced intellectual property lawyer to join our Commercial team. Wrays is one of Australia’s longest-established specialist intellectual property firms and is now part of the Rouse Group, a leading international IP services provider with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This gives our Australian practice access to a broader international network while retaining the specialist focus and client service that define Wrays.
About the Role
This part-time or full-time role can be based in either our Sydney or Perth office. In this role, you will be exposed to a large range of diverse commercial legal work (including providing advice and drafting and negotiating agreements and other documentation) for clients across various industry sectors. Relevant areas of law include intellectual property, advertising and promotion, the Australian Consumer Law, privacy and data protection, information technology, franchising, supply chain and distribution.
About you
You are commercially astute. You pride yourself on your exceptional client skills. You are delivery-focused, solutions-oriented and a team player. You may be a parent looking to return to the workplace now that your children are in school. Wrays is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with strong technical skills. This role will provide you with the opportunity to further develop your skills in the areas of contracts law, general commercial law, competition law and intellectual property.
You will hold an Australian practising certificate and, ideally, will possess the following skills:
- 7 + years of post-admission experience in general commercial law and IP matters;
- strong drafting and negotiating skills;
- ability to communicate effectively across all levels;
- sound communication and interpersonal skills;
- excellent attention to detail;
- the ability to develop strong client relationships.
Why Wrays?
Wrays is one of Australia’s leading specialist intellectual property firms, with deep technical expertise and a strong reputation for delivering strategic advice on complex and valuable IP matters. At Wrays, you will:
- work in a specialist IP practice with high-quality domestic and international clients;
- be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment;
- gain exposure to complex and strategic matters across a broad range of industries;
- have access to the global reach and capability of the Rouse network;
- build your career in a firm where your contribution is visible and valued.
Please note: applicants must have valid working rights in Australia.
Commercial Lawyer in Sydney employer: Wrays
Wrays is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and supportive team environment where your contributions are both visible and valued. With access to a global network through the Rouse Group, employees can engage with high-quality domestic and international clients while developing their skills in a specialist IP practice. The firm prioritises employee growth and work-life balance, making it an ideal workplace for those seeking meaningful and rewarding legal careers in either Sydney or Perth.
