IP Paralegal

Axiom is looking for a talented, organized, self-motivated and result-oriented Junior Paralegal / Paralegal to join our Legal & Compliance team. The role will be based in Singapore and reports to the Assistant Director, Legal. Responsibilities:Assist in the management of intellectual property (IP) portfolio (patents, trademarks and design rights).Assist and support in corporate secretarial matters, including preparation of documents, coordination of signing / notarization / certification actions, etc.Assist in the organization of key Legal & Compliance documents, such as internal policies.Assist and manage Legal and Compliance’s vendors, especially external IP service providers, as well as handling the purchase requisition, ordering and payment processes.Assist in maintaining the budget and spending tracker of the Legal and Compliance team.Provide general support on administrative matters and assist in ad-hoc tasks as may be assigned from time to time, including facilitation of post-contract processes such as contract execution and archival. Qualifications & Experience:Diploma/Degree in legal or IP-related studies.2-5 years working experience as a paralegal, legal secretary or IP executive.Extensive experience in IP.In-house legal or law firm experience is preferred.Candidate must be meticulous, sharp, analytical, resourceful and willing to learn.Good verbal and written communication skills.Adept at MS Office, MS Power Platform and other related applications. Competency in DocuSign is a plus.  Compensation, Benefits & Location:This role offers a range of competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits and paid time off. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites work both / either remotely or on site with our clients, depending on theirs and client’s preferences.Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Learn more about working at Axiom. Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.