Paralegal / IP Adminstrator

ELEQT Group Limited; Ormskirk; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm is seeking an IP Administrator/Paralegal in Ormskirk. This role involves executing legal formalities for patents, trademarks, and designs, while supporting the Intellectual Property team. Candidates should ideally have a qualification in Patent Administration and exhibit strong teamwork, attention to detail, and customer focus. Benefits include hybrid working, 25 days holiday, and a pension plan. Closing date is 19th December 2025.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

Pension plan with up to 8% employer contribution

Staff flexible working hours scheme

Staff Bonus Scheme up to 10% of basic salary

Free on-site car parking

On-site canteen

On-site fitness activities and events

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Willing to acquire detailed knowledge of all aspects of Intellectual Property.
• Ideally have a qualification in Patent Administration from the Chartered Institute of Patents Attorneys.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and personal responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute legal documents for IP prosecution.
• Coordinate filing of foreign patent applications.
• Manage payments for patent office fees.
• Update IP database and record communications.
• Prepare forms for UK or European Patent Office.
• File/register trademarks and designs.
• Administer NSG IP Agreements.
• Review procedures and identify improvement activities.

Skills

Detailed knowledge of Intellectual Property

Teamwork

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Personal responsibility

Education

Professional qualification in Patent Administration

Job description

IP Administrator/Paralegal

Location: Ormskirk, West Lancashire

Salary: Up to £35,000 dependent on experience.

WHO ARE WE?

The NSG Group is a global leader in glass manufacturing in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Creative Technology. Our mission is to change our surroundings and improve our world. We work towards our Vision which is based on the strong belief in our long‑held values: sincere and ethical culture, commitment to safety and technology and respect for people.

THE ROLE

A vacancy has arisen for an IP Administrator/Paralegal (according to experience) within the Intellectual Property team based in the UK. The role is primarily concerned with executing the legal formalities associated with patents, designs and trademarks & supporting the team.

• Preparation and arranging execution of legal and official documents necessary for IP prosecution including powers of attorney, assignments, notarisations and legalisations.
• Instructing and coordinating the filing of foreign patent applications and the validation of European Patents via the EPO or UPC.
• Attending to payments for patent office fees and processing foreign attorney invoices.
• Receiving and recording a range of communications and entering and updating the IP database accordingly.
• Preparation of official forms required by the UK or European Patent Office for filing domestic and international patent applications using dedicated software and online services.
• Filing/registration of new trademarks and designs.
• Managing and updating records for renewal fees.
• Administering NSG IP Agreements, preparing extensions and maintaining the agreements database.
• With other members of the IP team, review procedures to identify activities which can be incorporated into the role with a readiness to take on same and which allow more appropriate use of attorney time.
• Depending on experience, attending to a variety of other formalities activities associated with the role as may reasonably be requested by Group IP & Licensing Manager from time to time in support of the IP team and the wider R&D and business communities.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Have or be willing to acquire detailed knowledge relating to all aspects of Intellectual Property.
• Ideally have a professional qualification in Patent Administration from the Chartered Institute of Patents Attorneys or be willing to attain this qualification.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Be customer focused and aim to understand customer needs.
• Have good attention to detail and take personal responsibility to achieve results and objectives.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working.
• Pension plan a defined contribution scheme with up to 8% employer contribution.
• Staff flexible working hours scheme.
• Staff Bonus Scheme pays up to 10% of basic salary (not guaranteed).
• Free on-site car parking.
• On-site canteen.
• On site fitness activities and events.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

We give everyone an equal opportunity to contribute to their full potential and harness the richness of ideas. If you believe you can take on the challenge, we very much want to hear from you.

Closing date is 19th December 2025.