Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Information at a Glance

Job Title: Sr. Legal Assistant - Trademark

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 4/24/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172888 - New York, New York, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

The Trademark Paralegal is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of trademark assets, from initial clearance and filing to ongoing maintenance and global enforcement. You will work closely with Trademark Team Members, outside counsel and legal service providers to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our trademark and copyright portfolios while ensuring that Trademark Team processes are optimized and implemented. You must possess deep analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships and manage multiple competing priorities.

What you'll do

Portfolio Management: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of global trademark and copyright assets, including filings, prosecution, and renewals. Partner with business teams for use-based evidence and collaborate with the patent team on complementary filings.
Docketing & Data Integrity: Maintain a comprehensive, proactive docketing system to ensure all deadlines and status updates are tracked. Perform regular record audits, manage adversarial filings, and generate reports for stakeholders.
Trademark Clearance: Lead the clearance process by conducting preliminary screenings and coordinating requests between internal marketing teams, legal counsel, and external providers.
Enforcement & Transactions: Assist with dispute resolutions, oppositions, and UDRP proceedings. Manage eCommerce brand registries, execute the removal of online infringements (social/web), and support transactional due diligence and reporting.
Operations: Develop and refine departmental processes and playbooks to drive efficiency and operational consistency.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum 3+ years of trademark prosecution paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate setting required.
Knowledge of USPTO practice and international filing systems (Madrid Protocol, WIPO)
Proficiency in Saegis, USPTO eTEAS system and CPI (or other trademark management system), Google Suite, Gemini and Notebook LM

Preferred Qualifications

Experience creating AI Assistants in Gemini

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $86,000.00 - $121,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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