Intellectual Property Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Intellectual Property Paralegal to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile IP portfolios, supporting a diverse range of clients and collaborating with global teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, particularly in IP, and a passion for developing their expertise in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this firm provides excellent benefits and a supportive workplace culture, making it an exciting opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Private Health Cover

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate degree with a focus on law.
• Experience in Intellectual Property or trademark law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle trademark formalities and manage complex issues.
• Prepare client reports and support global IP M&A activities.
• Conduct IP asset due diligence and support anti-counterfeiting initiatives.

Skills

Intellectual Property Law

Trademark Prosecution

Legal Document Drafting

Due Diligence

Client Reporting

Education

Undergraduate Degree

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02.05.2025

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Location: Belfast Workplace: Hybrid

The opportunity: We are looking for a Paralegal to join our highly-regarded Intellectual Property team at Baker McKenzie, Belfast. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing support to the Firm's Intellectual Property practice. We handle high volumes of IP prosecution, maintenance, and transactional work in a deadline-driven environment. You will work on rapidly developing IP portfolios of household names with worldwide coverage, requiring a global mindset and the ability to grasp different regional requirements. The role involves collaborating with diverse teams across the globe, including technology teams, paralegals, lawyers, and partners. The successful candidate will support senior professionals and be relied upon for accurate and efficient work.

Working at Baker McKenzie: Baker McKenzie is a leading global law firm with offices worldwide. Our Belfast Centre hosts over 400 legal and professional staff. We offer excellent workplace benefits, including private health cover, income protection, life assurance, and an employee assistance plan. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity, providing a rewarding career environment.

Main responsibilities: Your primary role is to support the Firm's Global IP practice, including:

1. Handling technical trademark formalities such as pre-registration, prosecution, maintenance, renewal, and post-registration steps, managing complex issues, and seeking guidance when necessary.
2. Preparing client reports independently.
3. Supporting global IP M&A activities, including recording assignments, licenses, security interests, and changes at local registries. This involves drafting legal documents, liaising with local counsel, and coordinating document execution.
4. Conducting comprehensive IP asset due diligence using official registries and screening platforms, auditing data from various sources with minimal supervision.
5. Supporting global anti-counterfeiting initiatives, including drafting product guides, seizure notifications, and liaising with infringers.
6. Performing trademark searches and drafting high-quality search reports.
7. Providing trademark watching services.
8. Developing legal knowledge and skills to support lawyers and clients effectively.

Services and process standards: Collaborate with global teams to follow procedures, implement processes, meet service standards, and manage workload and deadlines effectively. Proactively communicate potential delays and ensure compliance with firm policies.

Essential criteria: Relevant undergraduate degree (2.1 or above preferred), legal background with IP/trademark experience (preferred), authorization to work in the UK, passion for IP, and eagerness to develop expertise.

Desirable criteria: CITMA qualification is advantageous.

Personal & Technical Skills: High standards, attention to detail, organization, proactive attitude, initiative, independence, calmness under pressure, clear writing, responsibility management, team collaboration, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.

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