Intellectual Property Paralegal
Job Location: Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Company description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role:
For our Ferrero HQs in Luxembourg we are currently looking for Intellectual Property Paralegal reporting to IP Portfolio Manager.
Main Responsibilities:
In this role, you will support the Intellectual Property Portfolio Manager in overseeing the management of the Ferrero Group’s trademarks and domain names portfolios, as well as those of related companies. You will handle a variety of administrative tasks, including document legalization, budget tracking, IP formalities, and maintaining a physical archive for essential documents like Trademark Certificates and Coexistence Agreements. You’ll also manage tables, process invoices, and maintain access to IP tools.
You will regularly interact with IP Area Managers, the IP Innovation and Excellence Manager, and the Existing Brands IP Manager. Collaboration with Local IP teams, Area/Brand Marketing Departments, Tax Department, outside counsel worldwide and others will also be an essential part of your responsibilities.
Does this role sound like a fit? Do not hesitate and apply!
Who we are looking for:
You hold a Bachelor Degree preferably in related fields. You have at least two years of experience in Intellectual Property, either in-house or with an IP (Intellectual Property) firm, where you worked as a paralegal handling IP rights administration. You are skilled in using SAP ARIBA, Microsoft Office, and primary IP management tools; familiarity with AQX (Anaqua) is advantageous.
Fluency in English is required, with knowledge of Italian and/or French considered a plus. You bring flexibility, strong organizational skills, and effective communication abilities to the role, allowing you to navigate diverse tasks and interactions smoothly.
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.