ANZSCO 271214Updated 2026-01-29

Intellectual Property Lawyer

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 271214OSCA 281232

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 158k

Weekly earnings: AUD 3040

Salary range: AUD 142k-AUD 174k

Job ads trend: Not listed

Time to hire: Varies

Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

36.4%

VIC

35.5%

NSW

14.1%

QLD

Education mix

70.9%

Post graduate

25.7%

bachelor degree

1.1%

advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Intellectual Property Lawyers provide legal advice, prepare and draft legal documents, and conduct negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with protecting intellectual capital, utilising patent law, copyright law and licensing.

What you do

• Receives written information in the form of briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from solicitors, other specialist legal professionals and clients.
• Provides advice and written opinions on points of intellectual property law.
• Confers with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings.

Core skills

Credentials & pathway

Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (70.9%)

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Tasks

• Confers with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings.
• Draws up pleadings, affidavits and other court documents.
• Interviews clients to determine the nature of problems, then recommends and undertakes appropriate legal action.

Earnings

Weekly median: AUD 3040

Annual median: AUD 158k

Range: AUD 142k-AUD 174k