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Citi · 23 hours ago

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Citi is a leading global bank, and they are seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal to provide legal support to their Technology, Operations & Privacy Legal team. This role involves assisting with technology transactions, intellectual property management, and compliance with legal regulations while working closely with attorneys and legal peers.

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Responsibilities

Conduct legal support activities related to technology transactions, digital banking, intellectual property, cybersecurity, data privacy, AI, and emerging technologies
Assist attorneys with managing Citi’s global portfolio of trademarks, which may include trademark docketing; managing trademark clearance, renewals, and agreements; reviewing marketing content for proper trademark use; and supporting trademark and copyright enforcement matters
Assist attorneys with patent docketing, administrative patent tasks, and database updates and queries
Perform analytical work and legal research while staying abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues and industry initiatives
Create, maintain, process, review, and track legal documentation and templates under direction of counsel
Prepare reports and conduct administrative legal work, including project management and processing of billing matters
Execute multiple and complex tasks, often under tight deadlines
Consider process improvements, including responsible use of AI, to assist in the completion of job responsibilities
Work closely with attorneys, team manager, and legal peers to complete assigned tasks
Help safeguard Citigroup, its clients, and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct, and business practices; and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency

Qualification

Intellectual PropertyMicrosoft OfficeLegal ResearchFinancial Services KnowledgeWorkload ManagementCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Required

2-5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, timeliness, efficiency, responsiveness, and workload management
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Knowledge of legal customs and practices
Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced and high-volume practice, prioritize competing demands, and problem solve creatively
Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience

Preferred

Experience with, or interest in, intellectual property preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Company

Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

H1B Sponsorship

Citi has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2020 (901)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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James Monahan
Managing Director / Global Head of Asset Servicing
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Naveed Sultan
Managing Director, Chairman, Institutional Clients Group
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