Join the team
We know that being average just won’t cut it. We are all about exceptional; exceptional people, exceptional services and exceptional careers.
We provide opportunities to build lifelong connections with colleagues and clients – all around the world.
Our people and culture are redefining what it means to be an IP services firm. It’s about creating a workplace where you can be inspired and be inspiring. A workplace where you can grow and feel a sense of belonging and camaraderie.
In other words, it’s about putting people first.
Our exceptional client service is the key to our success. We build long-standing relationships with our clients – many of them have been with us since our company was founded in 1979.
We offer a fast-moving, quality-driven environment that provides valuable opportunities for career progression. You’re welcome to contact us about becoming part of James & Wells; we’d love to hear from you.
Current vacancies
Melbourne
IP Assistant - Patents
As an IP Assistant in our Melbourne office, you will play a vital role in supporting our patent attorneys and ensuring the smooth operation of a busy intellectual property practice. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing team and help deliver exceptional service to our clients across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple deadlines. Previous experience in a patent and trade mark attorney firm, particularly with Inprotech, will be advantageous. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively, this role is for you.
Brisbane
Business Development & Marketing Executive
As a Business Development and Marketing Executive, you will play a key role in driving growth and enhancing the visibility of James & Wells both within the Australasian market and internationally. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategic business development initiatives and deliver marketing programs that strengthen our market position.
The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of experience in business development and marketing, preferably within professional services (legal, IP, consulting, or related fields), as well as a proven track record supporting business growth and executing marketing campaigns.
What we offer
We are committed to the success of our people, and we support them at every stage of their career to achieve their individual goals.
When you join James & Wells, you can expect:
- An inspiring working environment, with the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative clients in the world
- A cohesive, collegial environment that supports and encourages one another
- Challenging and rewarding work that makes an impact, supported by leaders in the field
- A comprehensive flexible working programme, FLEX
- Continued investment in your professional development
- Fun social events, and a big annual get-together
Working at James & Wells
Our culture is dedicated to ensuring that clever thinking gets the recognition it deserves – both for our clients, and for our staff. Our purpose is to be the people you want to work with, and we proudly stand by that in everything we do.
When you join James & Wells, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside leading innovators both large and small, in a number of different industries.
Here’s what some of our team have to say about working with us:
Beshara's story
Since joining James & Wells I’ve experienced firsthand what makes this firm such a rewarding place to work. The culture here is warm, inclusive, and genuinely collaborative, which creates an environment where learning and growth is encouraged. The depth of expertise within the team is remarkable, not only from a technical standpoint but also in terms of commercial insight. There’s a real curiosity and enthusiasm for understanding the innovations that come across our desks, which makes for an intellectually stimulating environment.
One of the aspects I value most is the diversity of work I’m exposed to. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to apply my skills across a wide range of technologies. Coming from a biotechnology background, I’m particularly impressed by the strong relationships James & Wells maintains with early-stage biotech companies and the tech transfer world. Our attorneys are proactive and open in their engagement with this community, offering support that goes beyond traditional IP advice. I can also say this from a tech transfer perspective, given I have worked on the ‘other side’, so to speak, before joining the James & Wells team. That experience has given me a unique appreciation for the collaborative approach and depth of expertise I now see internally.
For anyone looking to develop their career in IP, James & Wells offers an excellent platform to learn, contribute, and progress.
Kanako's story
I enjoy working at James & Wells as a patent attorney. My colleagues are not only pleasant to work with but are also highly knowledgeable. They are always willing to answer any questions I have about my work. I find the role itself very engaging, as it exposes me to a wide range of technologies every day. I appreciate that my colleagues invest time in developing my skills and provide me with a variety of work. The firm also supports flexible working arrangements, such as working from home and remote work, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Speculative applications
We’re always happy to hear from exceptional people interested in joining James & Wells.
Contact Rebecca Pennell today if you’d like to make a speculative application; we’d love to hear from you.