" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eIntermediate to Senior Associate - Trade Marks and Intellectual Property\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"1664\"\u003e Legal \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"1665\"\u003e IP / Trademark \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"1666\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"1667\"\u003e Permanent Full-time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 15/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with leading New Zealand and international clients on high-profile matters\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA supportive and high-performing team that values collaboration\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine investment in your career development and health and wellbeing\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e We are looking for an intermediate or senior associate lawyer to join our Trade Marks and Intellectual Property team in Bell Gully\u0026rsquo;s Auckland office.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e In this role, you will advise leading New Zealand and international clients on the full lifecycle of trade mark and brand protection matters, including clearance, registration, portfolio management, revocations and oppositions, enforcement and disputes.\u0026nbsp; You will also advise on trade mark matters in the context of market leading corporate transactions.\u0026nbsp; The role would also suit a candidate that is keen to advise on broader IP, advertising, media, privacy, and commercial matters. The ideal candidate will already have experience working in some of these areas and be keen to take the next step in their development and career. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This role offers direct client engagement and relationship-building from day one. We\u0026rsquo;re looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team with strong matter management, communication, analytical and drafting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to apply strategic legal thinking to real-world trademark and IP challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSkills and experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCandidates with well-developed experience advising on trade mark portfolio management and brand protection\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience on broader IP, regulatory and contracting matters, including in the context of corporate transactions, also valued\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA genuine interest in trade marks, intellectual property and the strategic value of brands to our clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnthusiasm for working collaboratively in a high-performing, supportive team environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRight to work in New Zealand\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCulture and benefits\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In addition to a supportive team culture, we offer a range of health and lifestyle benefits. These include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine investment in your career growth, including structured mentoring, training and pathways to progression\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunities to get involved in community support programmes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive health and wellbeing programme\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn annual subsidy for health insurance and a range of wellbeing activities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSports teams, an annual ball, regular team events and department functions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive parental leave package\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible work practices, including part time options\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Please apply directly or contact Kelly Price (09 916 8878 or kelly.price@bellgully.com) for a confidential discussion. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1127499\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "