Intellectual Property Paralegal

G&F CHATELAIN, a subsidiary of CHANEL SARL, seeks an Intellectual Property Paralegal in Geneva to support global brand protection, enforcement, and trademark portfolio management.

Reporting to a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel, this position is based in Geneva and plays a key part in safeguarding the brand through both digital and physical enforcement efforts. The role contributes to a legal department dedicated to fostering a diverse, welcoming workplace while delivering top-tier support for global IP protection.

Responsibilities

• Assist with worldwide anti-counterfeiting initiatives and enforcement strategies.
• Coordinate with authorities and external partners to manage customs seizures.
• Monitor online platforms, social media, and websites to execute takedown procedures.
• Help investigate infringing activities and trace supply chains.
• Draft and track cease-and-desist communications.
• Provide support for opposition, cancellation, and infringement cases, including pre-action research and third-party monitoring.
• Utilize technology tools to analyze online infringement trends and generate reports.
• Oversee the filing, prosecution, maintenance, and recordal of trademarks, designs, and domain names.
• Manage correspondence and deadlines with local trademark offices and WIPO, including drafting responses to office actions.
• Conduct trademark clearance searches, analyze results, and provide risk assessments to attorneys.
• Maintain IP database records with accurate data entry and rigorous deadline tracking.
• Prepare documentation and evidence for enforcement and portfolio matters.

Requirements

• Law degree, with a specialization in Intellectual Property preferred.
• At least three years of experience in IP, specifically in brand protection.
• Knowledge of online enforcement tools, digital platforms, and IP databases such as WIPO, EUIPO, and national offices.
• Experience using legal or IP document and data management systems.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities to handle multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with the capacity to understand broader strategic contexts.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong team spirit and global mindset, with the ability to collaborate across regions and cultures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in English and French; additional languages are advantageous.

Nice to have

• Specialization in Intellectual Property.
• Proficiency in additional languages.

What the company offers

• Play a central role in protecting a globally recognized brand through impactful enforcement work.
• Gain exposure to multi-jurisdictional enforcement strategies, including customs, online and investigative actions.
• Work within a highly collaborative and international IP team.
• Develop expertise in emerging enforcement tools, digital environments and technologies.
• Grow your skills in a dynamic environment that promotes learning, innovation and professional development.

About the company

The company is committed to creating conditions where employees can perform at their best, feel respected, and have confidence in their professional abilities. Its core values include excellence, integrity, agility, resilience, generosity, curiosity, and collaboration.

• Commitment to employee respect and professional confidence.
• Values of excellence, integrity, agility, resilience, generosity, curiosity, and collaboration.