legal counsel - intellectual property - brisbane 2032

• Believe: We believe in the power of sport and the Australian spirit. Together, they unlock our limitless potential, grit, and heart to go further than we ever imagined.

• Belong: Everyone is welcome at our Games. Every person is celebrated, creating a playing field that’s fair, fun, and full of connection!

• Become: This is our moment. Our move. Together, we’ll harness the magic of the Games to become stronger and step boldly into an exciting new era.

As an ambitious and inclusive organisation, Brisbane 2032 offers the rare opportunity to contribute your skills to the world’s largest sporting and multicultural events. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring their experience to help shape an inclusive Games. As part of your application, we’d love to hear what motivates you to join us for this 6-month sprint and how your background will help us deliver on our vision. As part of this application process, we encourage you to share your motivation to be part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and your lived experience which will help you contribute to these Games.

About the Role

The Legal Counsel – Intellectual Property will report to the Director of Legal and will provide legal advice and support to Brisbane 2032 across intellectual property and rights protection matters. The commercial value of the Games is found in the value of its IP and its brand. Over the next six years, Brisbane 2032 will seek to raise significant commercial revenue by granting third parties the right to associate themselves with Brisbane 2032 on an exclusive basis. Attracting and retaining this commercial revenue is crucial to ensuring that the Games can be delivered in a cost neutral way.

Key Responsibilities

Rights Protection: The role will support the Director of Legal in the delivery of the rights protection program. This will include:

• Monitoring and enforcement in relation to:

• unauthorised use of Brisbane 2032 protected intellectual property;

• ambush marketing and unauthorised claims of association with Brisbane 2032 or any other protected stakeholder or asset;

• ticket touting;

• importation and/or sale of counterfeit merchandise; and

• unauthorised broadcasting;

• Liaising with rights protection partners such as the Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia, the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee in relation to all rights protection matters.

Intellectual Property: The role will support the Director of Legal to provide high quality, fit for purpose advice and support in relation to intellectual property matters. Key intellectual property responsibilities will include:

• Registration and ongoing management of official Brisbane 2032 trade marks;

• Obtaining clearances in relation to key intellectual property assets;

• Drafting and negotiating contracts relating to the licencing and use of intellectual property assets;

• Licensing and assignment of intellectual property in accordance with Olympic Host Contract requirements; and

• Obtaining approvals and complying with intellectual property processes implemented by the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ post admission experience, preferably within a top tier law firm.
• Strong knowledge of intellectual property laws and extensive experience in advising on intellectual property and rights protection matters.
• Knowledge of international intellectual property protection frameworks.
• Experience in the registration, management, enforcement and protection of trade marks and brand assets.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, timely legal advice and independently manage end-to-end matters, supported by strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and experience overseeing professional advisors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage difficult stakeholder groups with conflicting interests, adapting communication and support styles to accommodate the varying needs of clients from junior employees through to senior executives.

To Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced Legal Counsel - IP looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we encourage you to apply.

Questions in relation to this role can be directed to brisbane2032@randstad.com.au

Please apply with your updated resume and a 1-2 page suitability statement highlighting your experience in relation to the required skills and your lived experience which is relevant to this opportunity. Please ensure you combine your CV and Statement into one document To send your application, please click "Apply Now" or follow the prompts provided. Applications close on 7th September at 4pm

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.