Job Title: Paralegal, Trademark and Corporate
Department: Legal
Reports To: Legal Counsel
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Nashville, TN (hybrid)
SVP Worldwide is the world’s largest consumer sewing machine company, proudly home to the iconic brands SINGER® , HUSQVARNA® VIKING® , PFAFF® , and CREATIVATE™ . Together, our brands represent nearly 500 years of combined leadership , empowering sewists around the world, and shaping the evolution of sewing for generations.
Our purpose is clear: to create, elevate, and celebrate sewists around the world .
With global operations spanning R&D, manufacturing, distribution, and sales, SVP Worldwide brings together heritage craftsmanship and modern innovation to serve a worldwide community of makers.
Our expanding portfolio includes sewing and embroidery machines, accessories and notions, garment care, and creative software — offering meaningful opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and make an impact.
Guided by our values — customer-first thinking, curiosity and creativity, inclusion, and transparency — we’re building a connected, inclusive culture where people can grow their careers while helping define the future of sewing.
Position Summary
This Paralegal, Trademark and Corporate position is a critical support role in a small, dynamic legal department that supports the global business of SINGER®, HUSQVARNA® VIKING® and PFAFF® sewing machines and sewing related products. The Paralegal, Trademark and Corporate position is the primary point of contact for routine trademark matters and maintenance of the global portfolio, in addition to supporting corporate governance, legal invoicing, and administrative support for the department.
Responsibilities
Support IP Counsel in the maintenance of global trademark portfolio
- Conduct global searches for trademark clearance
- Assist with investigation of third-party use of marks
- Prepare and file trademark applications and post-registration forms
- Prepare and send instructions to foreign associates regarding foreign trademark matters
- Prepare Powers of Attorney and be able to handle legalization and apostille processes
- Prepare routine cease and desist letters in conjunction with IP Counsel
- Prepare charts and reports outlining the status of IP matters and brand portfolio
- Communicate with internal clients to obtain evidence and facts supporting use of the company’s brands
- Manage daily trademark docket and coordinate responses to deadlines with IP Counsel
- Perform trademark docketing and report compilation in AltLegal
- Maintain paper and electronic files of trademark correspondence and certificates
- Research and assist IP Counsel with trademark assignments and name/address change recordals impacting trademark owners
Provide general corporate and administrative support
- Assist in reviewing, coding, and processing invoices with A/P.
- Support counsel with maintenance of Boards, including officer changes and legal entity consolidation.
- Maintain and update corporate entity charts.
- Notarize documents and work with outside services/agents to apostille and legalize documents in various countries to support corporate and commercial projects.
- Work with local country agents to get Board and Shareholder resolutions executed and filed in countries.
- Maintain legal entity records and documentation on the ContractWorks platform.
- Assist with the preparation and document processing for KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance packages.
- Maintain intercompany transfer pricing and loan agreements on ContractWorks.
- Scan and file documents on the ContractWorks platform.
- Provide administrative support as requested.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma/GED. Formal paralegal training a plus.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a law firm on in-house legal department
- Experience with managing a global trademark portfolio
Other Skills And Abilities
- Notary in the state of Tennessee or willing to become a notary shortly after hire
- Strong capabilities with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to effectively communicate; excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change; demonstrates learning agility
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high performing team
- Willingness to develop, is self-aware and open to feedback
We Offer You
- Full benefits package; medical, dental, vision
- 401k plan
- Competitive PTO accrual as well as additional wellness days
- Hybrid work schedule
- Work environment that harbors a culture of collaboration and community
- Learning and development opportunities
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and/or stand.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION/FLEX ARRANGEMENT :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SVP Worldwide offers a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. This position will be hybrid – willingness to commute to our office location a minimum of three (3) days a week and work remotely from a home office the other days. The employee is subject to being in front of a computer and on the phone throughout the day. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Why You Will Love Being a Part of the SVP Worldwide Team:
We take care of our team! We offer a competitive benefit package including: multiple health plan options comprised of vision and dental plans, 401K plan, life insurance, disability insurance, pet insurance, parental leave, generous employee discounts and paid time off benefits including wellbeing days.
At SVP Worldwide, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to employ a unique workforce that is reflective of our consumers across the globe. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
SVP Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications. SVP Worldwide prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, nationality, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other unlawful consideration.
In The News
In 2021, SVP Worldwide was acquired by Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com), a global investment firm with more than $25 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 50 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity has committed to fully support SVP Worldwide’s continued growth and to bring additional financial and operational resources to help accelerate the company’s efforts.
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