IP Paralegal - Permanent Part Time
Kmart
- Mulgrave, VIC
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Work closely with Marketing, Merchandise, and Design teams to identify trademark risks associated with products. Your proactive approach will help mitigate infringement risks and safeguard our brand integrity.
- Collaborate with our Legal and Compliance team to develop and deliver training material, ensuring relevant teams are up to date with the latest IP regulations and compliance practices.
- Dive into legislative updates and assist in drafting legal updates and advice. Your keen eye for detail and legal expertise will help us stay ahead of regulatory changes and ensure our business practices remain compliant.
- Manage our trademark portfolio, including monthly trademark watches, renewals, and new registrations.
- Be the primary point of contact for our trademark attorneys, providing instructions for lodging oppositions to third-party trademarks and coordinating international trademark management efforts with Anko Global.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience as a paralegal, preferably within a corporate retail office or law firm.
- A Diploma in Paralegal Services or equivalent qualification coupled with a passion for intellectual property law.
- Previous experience in managing trademark portfolios is highly preferred. Your understanding of trademark administration, renewal processes, and application procedures will be critical to success.
- The ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks efficiently, and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment. Your adaptability and initiative will enable you to thrive in this dynamic role.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers!
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- Free onsite parking when you're required to come into the office
- We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
- A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
- A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
- Wesfarmers is Kmart's parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group