Intellectual Property Paralegal

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

Job summary

Join a prestigious law firm as a Paralegal in the Intellectual Property team, where you will handle diverse IP portfolios and collaborate with global teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in trademark formalities, support M&A matters, and enhance your legal knowledge in a dynamic environment. The firm values inclusion and diversity, providing a supportive workplace with comprehensive benefits. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to make an impact in the legal field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Employee assistance plan

Qualifications

• Relevant degree with a preference for 2.1 or above.
• Legal background with trademark/IP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle trademark formalities and client reporting.
• Support global IP M&A matters and conduct due diligence.
• Draft legal documents and liaise with local counsel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Clear writing style

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant undergraduate degree

Job description

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 support the Firm's Intellectual Property practice, handling a high volume 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 adapt to different requirements globally. The role involves collaborating with diverse teams across the world, coordinating effectively with technology teams, paralegals, lawyers, and partners, and driving matters forward with local counsel or clients.

About Baker McKenzie:

Baker McKenzie is the world's leading law firm with offices worldwide. Our Belfast Centre hosts over 400 legal and professional staff. We offer comprehensive benefits, including private health, income protection, life assurance, and an employee assistance plan. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity, providing a career as unique and exceptional as you.

Main responsibilities:

• Handle technical trademark formalities, including pre-registration, prosecution, maintenance, renewal, and post-registration steps.
• Prepare client reporting emails independently.
• Support global IP M&A matters, including recording assignments, licenses, security interests, and changes at local registries.
• Draft legal documents, liaise with local counsel, produce schedules, communicate with stakeholders, and facilitate document execution.
• Conduct comprehensive IP asset due diligence using official registries and other platforms.
• Support global anti-counterfeiting programs, including drafting guides, handling seizure notifications, and liaising with infringers.
• Perform trademark scan searches and draft high-quality search reports.
• Develop legal knowledge to support firm lawyers and clients effectively.
• Maintain adherence to procedures and standards, manage workload and deadlines proactively.

Essential criteria:

• Relevant undergraduate degree with 2.1 or above preferred.
• Legal background with trade mark/IP experience preferred.
• Authorization to work in the UK.

Desirable criteria:

• CITMA qualification is an advantage.

Personal & technical skills:

• High work standards with attention to detail.
• Proactive attitude with initiative.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Clear and succinct writing style.
• Teamwork and adaptability.
• Good interpersonal skills, verbal and written.

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