Paralegal – Intellectual Property & Corporate Governance

Mitsubishi Chemical Group • 26I-Virtual, IA

10d • $82,600 - $113,500 • Remote

About The Position

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) is seeking a Paralegal to support its intellectual property portfolio and corporate governance activities for MCG companies in the Americas. This role involves working with business stakeholders, in-house attorneys, and outside counsel to manage deadlines, documents, and approvals. The position offers the opportunity to build expertise in both intellectual property and corporate governance, valuing individuals who learn quickly, adapt to new responsibilities, and follow matters through to completion.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• 5+ years of direct experience in patent and trademark docketing or corporate governance.
• Knowledge or experience in intellectual property administration or corporate governance, with the ability and interest to learn additional areas.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, including the ability to manage competing deadlines, maintain accurate tracking systems, and identify missing or inconsistent information.
• The ability to research issues, identify relevant information, and develop practical solutions with appropriate guidance.
• Clear, timely communication and consistent follow-through with colleagues, attorneys, and external partners.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and accountability when handling confidential and time-sensitive information.
• Comfort with legal technology, including generative AI tools, and the ability to learn new systems and workflows quickly.

Nice To Haves

• In-house or law firm experience supporting patent and trademark prosecution, IP portfolio management, or corporate governance.
• Familiarity with domestic and foreign patent and trademark procedures, USPTO filing systems, or preparing documents for submission.
• Experience with board resolutions, meeting minutes, corporate filings, and Delaware corporate governance requirements.
• Familiarity with IP docketing software, entity management platforms, or DocuSign.
• A paralegal certificate, Corporate Governance Professional certification, Chartered Governance Institute qualification, Master of Legal Studies, or a related credential.
• Working knowledge of Japanese language and culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage domestic and international patent and trademark docketing, tracking application progress, prosecution events, response deadlines, and maintenance fees.
• Coordinate patent and trademark filings and prosecution matters with employees, in-house attorneys, and outside counsel.
• Maintain accurate IP portfolio records and help develop budgets for filing and maintaining patents and trademarks.
• Prepare and circulate board, shareholder, and committee resolutions, meeting minutes, and meeting materials using established templates and attorney guidance. Coordinate review, approvals, signatures, and filing.
• Maintain corporate records, organizational charts, officer and director lists, policies, and delegation-of-authority documentation across legal entities.
• Track annual report filings, business registrations, and other governance obligations through organized calendars and records.
• Administer entity management and registered agent platforms, and coordinate service-of-process notifications to the appropriate personnel.
• Support audits, corporate records requests, entity formations, dissolutions, mergers, and restructurings.
• Assist with contract lifecycle management, board onboarding and training, and other legal team projects.

Benefits

• Enjoy a remote work arrangement with flexibility
• Build experience across intellectual property and corporate governance.
• Take ownership of meaningful work with support from a collaborative legal team.
• Work with colleagues and legal partners across MCG’s businesses in the Americas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level