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Senior Paralegal
1 year ago
Job Posting Title
Senior ParalegalSummary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced paralegal to join this fun, collaborative and people-first business.The Senior Paralegal – Branding - Digital IP will be responsible for providing day-to-day paralegal support to the Assistant General Counsel – Branding - Digital IP and Branding Counsel – Digital IP. The ideal candidate will be proactive, efficient, highly organized, discreet, and very comfortable multi-tasking and juggling multiple priorities. The position may be remote from the US or work from the Group’s local offices in Las Vegas.What You'll Do
- Conduct and perform analysis of trademark and art asset clearance, maintain trademark and copyright portfolio and records, review advertising and promotional material, and prepare reports to internal business clients with minimal direction
- Assist with intellectual property enforcement, prosecution, and maintenance matters including monitoring and review of watch notices
- Conduct legal research on intellectual property topics and provide initial analysis and develop recommendations based on research
- Under attorney supervision, provide the business with sound, cost-effective and timely legal support for trademark, copyright, and related matters
- Under the direction of in-house legal counsel, develop legal documents, including processing, revising, tracking, and filing agreements, e.g., settlement agreements, license agreements, consent agreements, sponsorship agreements, marketing agreements, vendor, and event agreements
- Process IP correspondence and draft response documents
- Data entry into the global IP database
- Conduct trademark/copyright due diligence on potential acquisition targets
- Identify and analyze copyright issues
- Prepare and file trademark and copyright applications
- Interact with and maintain ongoing communications with internal clients, outside counsel, and the USPTO and WIPO regarding various trademark matters
- Learn and implement current IP Department tools, systems, and processes and contribute to the design and implementation of new techniques and procedures to increase group efficiency and continuously improve IP management
- Conduct basic, intermediate, and advanced legal, regulatory, and business-related research for in-house counsel and clients as needed
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 5 years’ intellectual property paralegal experience at a law firm, in-house corporate legal department, or equivalent legal experience
- Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience is preferred
- Self-motivated and efficient, with good business judgment and analytical skills
- Ability to efficiently manage large workload and react promptly to multiple deadlines while meeting personal and team key performance objectives
- Ability to work independently
- Must maintain a professional demeanor
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to interact effectively at all levels and divisions of the Company
- Must possess working knowledge of legal terminology and principles
- Detail oriented and organized
- Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, DocuSign and Adobe Professional skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Demonstrates the values of the Company by fostering an environment that leads by example
- Must be able to work with highly confidential and sensitive documents and information and maintain such confidentiality to protect the Company
- Advanced knowledge of contract boilerplate language and ability to understand and interpret terms and conditions proposed by vendors and whether such terms should be negotiated
- Basic knowledge of due diligence practices and procedures and the ability to analyze and evaluate such due diligence materials
Why Aristocrat?
Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.
We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M/F/D/V
- World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
- Robust benefits package
- Global career opportunities
Our Values
- All about the Player
- Talent Unleashed
- Collective Brilliance
- Good Business Good Citizen
The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.
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