legal assistant Nottingham, England
Job description
As a Legal Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to support the legal team in various legal and brand protection activities, including trademark name checks, design rights registration in the UK & EU, copyright registration, and enforcement efforts. You will work closely with both the legal and brand protection teams and assist in various tasks as required.
We are looking for someone that is comfortable working autonomously, whilst also showing the initiative to work collaboratively and be a team player with a strong commercial awareness and the ability to mitigate risk ensuring that thorough checks are made and intellectual property rights are recorded.
This position ideally needs someone with a good understanding of Games Workshop’s worlds and universes, as you will need to be able register intellectual property rights and complete trade mark name checks to minimise the risk of potential conflicts. You will also collect evidence and support the brand protection team in enforcement efforts against potential infringements, including conducting research and preparing documentation.
Being inquisitive in nature you will stay updated with changes in intellectual property laws and regulations especially related to trade marks, design rights and copyrights. This position requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
No prior legal experience is required. Training will be provided.
Working at Games Workshop
At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is just as important as your skills and experience.
The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.
In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let’s not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!
Other Essential Information
Closing Date: Applications must be received by midnight, UK time on 13th August 2023
This position will be offered on a hybrid working basis.
How to Apply
To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.
Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application.
