LEGAL EXECUTIVE (OPERATION)

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Responsibilities

• Advise clients on various IP matters relevant to their nature of business, e.g., trademarks, patent, industrial design, copyright etc.
• Handle all legal matters (office actions, oppositions, objections, hearings etc.) and non-legal matters pertaining to the registration of Intellectual Property.
• Assist in drafting, vetting, and reviewing search reports, status reports, journals, letters, agreements, and other legal/non-legal documents.
• Monitor file statuses and meet deadlines.
• Manage incoming emails and/or work matters on a daily basis.
• Update internal case files and statuses on a weekly basis.
• Report to the COO, Head of Department & Management team.
• Maintain business relationships with existing and/or new clients.
• Ensure all work matters assigned are processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinate, enhance, and manage all cases assigned.
• Assist in ad-hoc activities including conducting seminars, writing articles, and drafting monthly newsletters (when required).
• Achieve personal and department work KPIs.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Professional Degree or other equivalent certification in Law.
• CLP holders/ Lawyers called to the Bar/ Non Practicing Lawyers are highly encouraged to apply.
• Preferably a candidate with minimum 1 year working experience in the IP field will be an added advantage.
• Candidates without any IP experience are also welcomed to apply.

Additional Information

• 1 Full time position(s) available.
• Possess own transportation and willing to travel; outstation traveling will be required on an ad-hoc basis.
• Able to work remotely from home when required.
• Good command in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and other languages or dialects (will be an added advantage).
• Good computer skills in MS Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be meticulous and committed to providing quality services to clients.
• Good time management skills and able to work on tight deadlines.
• Ability to plan and execute sales activities to meet assigned sales targets.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under minimal supervision and independently with self-initiative.
• Possess analytical thinking ability and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work coherently and closely as a team.
• Willing to have open communication among colleagues and team members.
• Positive and accepting mindset.

Company Overview

We are a fast-growing Malaysian Specialist Intellectual Property Firm. We help clients secure their Trade Marks, Patent, Industrial Design, Copyright, and Geographical Indications in Malaysia and over 120 countries. Our team consists of professional, young, energetic, ambitious, and creative individuals.

We have built a half-decade of trust with more than 4000 brand owners and invite the right candidates to join our journey in becoming Malaysia's World Class IP Firm.

Tee IP is an award-winning IP firm, having won the Malaysia Star Outstanding Business Award and the SME Platinum Business Award.

Big or small ideas, we protect them all!