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We’re looking for a Senior Paralegal, Global Intellectual Property (“Senior Paralegal”) to help protect and grow Hershey’s iconic brands worldwide. The Senior Paralegal role will report directly to the Senior Counsel, Global Intellectual Property (“Sr. Counsel”). Under attorney supervision, this position will provide high-level paralegal support in complex and highly confidential legal areas in furtherance of legal and enterprise objectives. The Senior Paralegal will play an integral role in managing the complete lifecycle of the global trademark portfolio, partner closely with brands teams (review packaging, labeling, and advertising), and support enforcement and disputes.
Job Responsibility:
Manage the global trademark lifecycle for assigned brands: search & clearance (U.S./international), filings and prosecution, watch services, renewals/maintenance, and portfolio reporting
Review packaging, labeling, and advertising to reinforce brand usage standards and risk mitigation
Support enforcement: draft cease‑and‑desist letters, coordinate platform takedowns, assist TTAB oppositions/cancellations, manage UDRP/ICANN actions, and compile evidence
Own docketing, deadlines, and matter coordination
prepare IP evidence (use, sales, marketing)
Assist in IP aspects of M&A diligence, including assignments and recordals
Drive portfolio governance: audit IP records and SOP adherence
build KPI dashboards
Design and deliver training and practical playbooks for non‑legal stakeholders
Assist the Sr. Counsel, Global Intellectual Property as the business and brand team’s initial point of contact
Develop a deep understanding of client businesses and their products to aid in proactive management of your assigned trademark portfolio
Manage process and workflow of the global trademark portfolio, including trademark searches and filings, and enforcement matters
Manage process and workflow of IP disputes (oppositions, cancellations, infringements, UDRP proceedings and counterfeits)
Manage the IP docket and deadlines for the assigned IP portfolio
Review and gather information necessary to support IP-related filings and challenges to potential infringement of the company’s IP portfolio, including sales figures and marketing materials
Assist in corporate M&A activity, including the preparation and/or analysis of IP portfolios
Manage trademark renewals and maintenance
Conduct training for business teams on trademark and copyrights, use of IP databases and platforms, as well as assist in producing educational materials for the business
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Paralegal Degree or Certification required
At least 7+ years of experience in law firm or corporate setting
Dedicated trademark paralegal experience managing US and global portfolios
Experience supporting enforcement matters and collecting evidence
Outstanding time-management and prioritization skills
Strong organization, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
USPTO filings (applications, Office Actions, ITU/SOU, Sections 8/15, renewals) and TTAB support
Experience coordinating and managing foreign associates and domain-name enforcement (UDRP/ICANN)
Technology Proficiency: Microsoft Office 365, Anaqua, TEAS/TMEP, SAEGIS/Corsearch