Law clerk

4 weeks ago

Canada, CA Collabera Full time

Job Summary:


The broad role of the Intellectual Property Law Clerk is to assist Global Corporate Legal Affairs to achieve its mandate of supporting intellectual property by managing legal issues that affect Manulife as a whole. The Intellectual Property Law Clerk will assist the Head of Global Intellectual Property with managing and maintaining the portfolio. Other duties include drafting, registering/renewing trademarks, research and general administrative or clerical duties. The role will deal with confidential and time sensitive information.


Key accountabilities include:


Serve as the go-to on all intellectual property related matters and act as manager of the intellectual property portfolio under the supervision of the Head of Global Intellectual Property in charge of the intellectual property portfolio.

Draft correspondence, agreements, trademark license agreements, renewal documentation and other trademark related documentation.

Ensure timely filings with the relevant trademark registry offices (with assistance of external trademark agent)

Conduct trademark searches (English and French).

Perform certain defined administrative and legal research tasks for Head of Global Intellectual Property.

Work closely with other law clerks in other jurisdictions.

Creation and adherence to new policies and procedures on Intellectual Property.

Assistance with opposition files, including preparation of cease and desist letters and co-existence agreements.

Assistance with copyright matters, domain names and patents, as required.



Job Requirements (Knowledge/Skills/Competencies):

Strong attention to detail

Strong relationship management skills

Strong research and problem-solving skills

Strong team player and ability to collaborate effectively across multiple business lines

Analytical and conceptual thinking skills

Effective communicator (written and verbal) skills with a positive attitude

Problem solver – ability to take initiative when required

Self-starter – ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Well organized

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, results oriented, multiple team environment where confidentiality is essential

Ability to prioritize workload and manage time effectively

Professionalism


Education

Law Clerk/Paralegal designation from a recognized institution


Work Experience

3+ years of relevant intellectual property law clerk experience at a law firm or large financial institution (5-10 years preferred)

Experience in trademark law, copyright law, at a firm or in-house legal department.

Ability to produce high quality work while working under strict timelines

Must possess a general working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Working knowledge of PowerPoint and Sharepoint would be an asset



Key Problems/Challenges:

Ensuring trademark registrations do not lapse and are properly registered

Multi-tasking and collaborating broadly across various business segments on a variety of tasks on an ad hoc basis

Balancing competing priorities.

Managing expectations. Sometimes need to influence and negotiate timelines with internal business partners.


Scope (Dimensions & Organizational Impact):

As an individual contributor this role has the freedom to act within defined guidelines and processes/practices.

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