Paralegal - Intellectual Property & Media

Job description

Hoofddorp + Hybrid

 

Please note that the vacancy is only for candidates already based in The Netherlands, there is no option for relocation or remote working.

 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive IP Paralegal to join our team at Danone Place Amsterdam! Danone Place Amsterdam is the global head office of our Specialized Nutrition Unit where the global strategies are rolled out to the rest of the world.

 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of IP matters, including legal formalities (powers of attorney, notarization, legalization), trademark, design, and domain name registrations, renewals, recordals, declarations, and evidence of use. You will also handle letters of authorization, office actions, screening searches, trademark and domain name monitoring, domain name transfers, and IP database updates.

 

Additionally, you will manage vendor creation, third-party vetting, invoice management, budget tracking, and respond to basic requests from global and local teams.

 

Your main interaction will be with:

·  Internal : Marketing, Finance, local legal teams, IP team
·  External : Law firms, notaries, embassies

 

As IP Paralegal, you’ll directly report to Sonia Afonso, Manager IP Paralegal.

You have a strong background in intellectual property law. You have excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. You are meticulous. You are a team player. You also bring the following:

·  Minimum 3 years’ experience as paralegal is preferred
·  Degree in Applied Sciences, HBO, Law
·  Willingness to work in an international environment with colleagues from all around the world
·  Fluent English
·  Proficiency in Word, Powerpoint, Excel and databases/document management systems

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Aptamil, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia and Evian.

 

Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

 

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

 

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

 

We offer

 

It’s an exciting time to join Danone. And the best part? You’ll be supported to grow an impactful career that you can be proud of. Together, we’ll build a healthier world.

 

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk.

 

What’s next

 

It’s simple –  hit the “apply” button until the deadline 25 September 2024 . In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via careers website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

 

Need more information? Please contact Elif Oruc, Talent Acquisition Manager on elif.oruc@danone.com

 

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status