Paralegal

Paralegal – Intellectual Property

Because we strive to put people first.
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Legal at Primark
As part of the Primark Global Legal Team, you will work closely across all levels of the organisation. You will provide commercially pragmatic advice on a broad spectrum of IP related issues. In doing so you will actively contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

What You’ll Get
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

Let’s talk lifestyle: 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria, staff discount, and more!

What You’ll Do as a Paralegal
In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Assist in driving a robust brand protection strategy for managing and protecting Primark’s brand and associated portfolio of trademark rights globally in line with Primark’s ambitious growth plans.
• Provide support and assistance in the development and implementation of IP strategy to effectively manage existing and emerging risks in line with the organisation's overall business strategy.
• Assist with management of the Primark trademark portfolio, including renewals, registration applications, trademark searches and billing queries.
• Provide support and assistance on all aspects of IP search and clearance across the Primark portfolio together with any associated IP disputes and litigation arising from the protection of the Primark brands and products globally, in partnership with the Senior Legal Counsel, relevant stakeholders and, where necessary, with the support of external counsel.
• Contribute to the IP training and reporting strategy across Primark, including team reports, quarterly reports to the Primark Board and parent company, and end of year report.
• Provide rigorous, proactive and commercially sensible legal advice, guidance and counsel to stakeholders within Primark.

What You’ll Bring
Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Paralegal/Legal Executive with at least 3 years previous experience in IP in the contentious and non-contentious space with a particular focus on trademarks, copyright and designs, and IP litigation.
• Be a commercial, assertive and diplomatic advisor who has excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker to enable stakeholders to make decisions that are grounded in a practical application of law and business goals.
• Experience in managing a trademark portfolio is highly preferred. Must be capable of applying a rigorous legal interpretation without compromising the business.
• Must be a team player with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark
At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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