Catherine Macneil

I am a former Australian lawyer and trade marks attorney with degrees in science (biochemistry) and law.  I am now looking to make a career transition since relocating to the UK in July with my family.  I have extensive experience (over 12 years) across a range of legal, administration, and government roles.  My key skills include written and verbal communication, collaboration, legal research, strategy, analysis, documentation, record keeping, and evidence preparation. I thrive in a quiet and respectful collaborative work environment with well defined roles and processes, incentives, and opportunities for advancement in the long term.

• March 2018 - May 2023: trade marks attorney at Mark My Words Trademark Services Pty Ltd
• March 2017 - March 2018 (Contract role): in-house legal counsel at National Australia Bank
• May 2012 - January 2017: lawyer and trade marks attorney, Watermark
• August 2010 - May 2012: patent/legal secretary, Watermark
• May 2009 - May 2010: administrative officer, Department of Immigration and Citizenship (Australian Government role)
• June 2008 - May 2009: research fellow, IPRIA
• February - June 2008: Freedom of Information administration assistant, Department of Immigration and Citizenship (Australian Government role)
• 2005 - 2006: Articled clerk, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants 

• Bachelor of Science, Monash University
• Bachelor of Science (Honours), Monash University
• Bachelor of Laws, Monash University