Paralegal, Trademark & Corporate

SVP Worldwide•Nashville, TN

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

This Paralegal, Trademark and Corporate position is a critical support role in a small, dynamic legal department that supports the global business of SINGER®, HUSQVARNA® VIKING® and PFAFF® sewing machines and sewing related products. The Paralegal, Trademark and Corporate position is the primary point of contact for routine trademark matters and maintenance of the global portfolio, in addition to supporting corporate governance, legal invoicing, and administrative support for the department.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED. Formal paralegal training a plus.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a law firm on in-house legal department
Experience with managing a global trademark portfolio
Notary in the state of Tennessee or willing to become a notary shortly after hire
Strong capabilities with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to effectively communicate; excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change; demonstrates learning agility
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high performing team
Willingness to develop, is self-aware and open to feedback

Responsibilities

Support IP Counsel in the maintenance of global trademark portfolio
Conduct global searches for trademark clearance
Assist with investigation of third-party use of marks
Prepare and file trademark applications and post-registration forms
Prepare and send instructions to foreign associates regarding foreign trademark matters
Prepare Powers of Attorney and be able to handle legalization and apostille processes
Prepare routine cease and desist letters in conjunction with IP Counsel
Prepare charts and reports outlining the status of IP matters and brand portfolio
Communicate with internal clients to obtain evidence and facts supporting use of the company’s brands
Manage daily trademark docket and coordinate responses to deadlines with IP Counsel
Perform trademark docketing and report compilation in AltLegal
Maintain paper and electronic files of trademark correspondence and certificates
Research and assist IP Counsel with trademark assignments and name/address change recordals impacting trademark owners
Assist in reviewing, coding, and processing invoices with A/P.
Support counsel with maintenance of Boards, including officer changes and legal entity consolidation.
Maintain and update corporate entity charts.
Notarize documents and work with outside services/agents to apostille and legalize documents in various countries to support corporate and commercial projects.
Work with local country agents to get Board and Shareholder resolutions executed and filed in countries.
Maintain legal entity records and documentation on the ContractWorks platform.
Assist with the preparation and document processing for KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance packages.
Maintain intercompany transfer pricing and loan agreements on ContractWorks.
Scan and file documents on the ContractWorks platform.
Provide administrative support as requested.