Paralegal

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Canada is seeking a skilled Paralegal to manage its intellectual property portfolio. This hybrid role involves drafting legal documents, conducting trademark searches, and ensuring timely filings. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in intellectual property law and hold a Law Clerk/Paralegal designation. Join a dynamic team and contribute to significant legal projects while working closely with other law clerks across jurisdictions. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to make a meaningful impact in a leading financial organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in intellectual property law at a law firm or financial institution.
• Must have a Law Clerk/Paralegal designation from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Manage the intellectual property portfolio and draft related documentation.
• Conduct trademark searches and ensure timely filings with trademark offices.

Skills

Intellectual Property Law

Trademark Law

Copyright Law

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Education

Law Clerk/Paralegal designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Our client, a major financial institution in Canada, is looking to hire a Paralegal for a 12-month contract. This role is hybrid with 2-3 days in downtown Toronto.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the go-to on all intellectual property related matters and act as manager of the intellectual property portfolio under the supervision of the Head of Global Intellectual Property.
2. Draft correspondence, agreements, trademark license agreements, renewal documentation, and other trademark-related documentation.
3. Ensure timely filings with the relevant trademark registry offices (with assistance from an external trademark agent).
4. Conduct trademark searches (English and French).
5. Perform certain defined administrative and legal research tasks for the Head of Global Intellectual Property.
6. Work closely with other law clerks in other jurisdictions.
7. Create and adhere to new policies and procedures on Intellectual Property.
8. Assist with opposition files, including preparation of cease-and-desist letters and co-existence agreements.
9. Assist with copyright matters, domain names, and patents, as required. Provide legal advice and direction in any BU related projects as may be assigned by the Chief Counsel for Canada Retirement.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 3+ years of relevant intellectual property law clerk experience at a law firm or large financial institution.
2. Experience in trademark law and copyright law, at a firm or in-house legal department.
3. Must possess a general working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
4. Working knowledge of PowerPoint and SharePoint would be an asset.
5. Law Clerk/Paralegal designation from a recognized institution.

If you are qualified and interested in discussing this role in more detail, please submit your resume to [e-mail].