McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and to have earned the distinction of one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

We are recruiting for a Team Lead, IP to join our team in our Vancouver office. The successful  candidate must have a minimum 8 years’ of experience in a professional work environment with relevant administrative and Intellectual Property experience, and will be responsible for supporting the IP team by coordinating the workflow process, support training and onboarding, and acting as a liaison between the IP team and its lawyers regarding workflow.  McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment with 3 days in the office per week.

Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000

The offered salary may vary based on the candidate’s job-specific knowledge, skills, and experience.

As a Team Lead, Intellectual Property, you will be:

• Supporting the IP team by coordinating the workflow process (assessing and prioritizing workload, assigning work requests, overseeing transfer of files in and out of the firm, etc.).
• Working with IP team to ensure processes and guidelines are followed, reconciling client requests for accuracy as per Department processes and procedures. Identifying and submitting recommendations for changes to procedures to Managers, when necessary.
• Acting as a liaison between the IP team and its lawyers regarding workflow and to address and resolve escalated concerns and/or issues.
• Managing the collection, maintenance, and updating of the Group's knowledge base, with a particular focus on its standard form precedents, to ensure that a comprehensive set of knowhow materials is accessible to all members of the IP Group.
• Facilitating the onboarding process for new employees; organizing mentors and developing training schedules.
• Acting as a subject matter expert and trainer by creating resources and delivering training to support onboarding and ongoing development of team members.
• Coordinating coverage for vacation and other absences within the group.
• Fostering teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication within the team.
• Coordinating with team members and redirect inquiries to other support resources within the Firm as needed to ensure efficient and appropriate utilization of resources
• Providing back up for the docketing of file deadlines, as well as a review of the existing work product to ensure quality control.
• Other duties as assigned.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a professional work environment with relevant administrative and Intellectual Property experience
• Post Secondary Diploma with specialization in legal/office or equivalent experience.
• In-depth knowledge of intellectual property laws and regulations, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Leadership certifications or training an asset.
• Excellent communications skills in English (verbal and written) are required. Fluency in French would be considered an asset.
• Highly developed analytical, problem solving, decision making, conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate in a variety of ways in order to ensure understanding and influence the outcome of situations.
• Patience, flexibility and an ability to effectively manage difficult situations.
• Well organized with meticulous attention to detail and strong proof-reading skills.
• Confident in working independently, prioritizing and making day-to-day decisions, with the judgment to seek supervisory assistance when appropriate.
• Works effectively with other team members and demonstrates tact, respect, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Provides a high level of service to colleagues and clients.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply: 

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.