Paralegal

$59,000 - $86,000/Yr

Nestlé - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis, MO

Food Manufacturing

About the position

As a Paralegal at Nestlé Purina, you will play a crucial role in managing and protecting the company's intellectual property assets. This position involves collaborating with the Global Brand IP organization to ensure compliance with industry standards and practices, while also providing guidance to business teams on various intellectual property matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with global intellectual property enforcement matters, including research and evidence gathering for lawsuits, oppositions, cancellations, and other disputes.
• Provide guidance to Purina's business teams concerning Brand IP, including trademark search and clearance, trademark applications, trademark registration maintenance, and trademark usage.
• Manage Purina's global intellectual property docket and portfolio, including all deadlines and necessary filings related to prosecution, enforcement matters, and renewals.
• Stay updated on new legal department technology and best practices, assisting in the implementation and training of these tools.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED equivalent AND advanced degree or paralegal certificate
• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm and/or corporate legal department

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Intellectual Property is preferred

Benefits

• 401k with company match
• Healthcare coverage
• Performance-based incentives
• Broad range of other benefits