**Why Valvoline Global Operations?** Valvoline Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil. As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions. **Our corporate values of care, integrity, passion, unified, and excellence** shape everything we do. Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve great. When you join Valvoline Global, you join a culture that is committed to: treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence in everything we do, showing passion about delivering on our commitments, and being unified in all our enterprise endeavors. **_Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY._** **_We are open to non-local candidates working 100% remotely._** **How You’ll Make An Impact** Valvoline Global is seeking an **Intellectual Property and Marketing Paralegal** with meaningful experience in intellectual property and marketing law. This role will be a key partner with the Commercial and Corporate Legal teams and will report directly to the Global Intellectual Property and Marketing Specialist. In addition, this role will be responsible for the following: + Conducting trademark clearance searches, and analyzing search results, daft summaries, and recommendations on a global basis. + Assisting with prosecution of trademark and patent filings as well as renewals on a global basis including working with key stakeholders from the business to gather use evidence and compliance with applicable laws. + Assisting with trademark enforcement and investigations on a global basis including identifying trademark infringement and evidence gathering to support litigation. + Reviewing of advertising promotions and sweepstakes rules, terms and conditions as well as print and digital marketing material and advertising collateral including press releases, websites, and social media content for compliance with trademark rights and policies, corporate guidelines, and advertising law principles. + Reviewing of marketing claims and substantiation materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations including FDA and FTC compliance. + Providing legal support and advice to various business units within the company. + Assisting in the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the company’s operations comply with applicable legal and regulatory standards. **What You’ll Need** + Paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program + 4+ years of experience supporting legal functions related to trademark prosecution and enforcement. + Strong understanding of intellectual property laws, regulations, and practices globally. + Excellent organization skills and attention to detail. + Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. **What Will Set You Apart** + Paralegal experience with both Intellectual Property and Marketing + Global experience, collecting data and understanding policies and restrictions for other jurisdictions **Benefits That Drive Themselves** + Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision) + HSA and flexible spending accounts + 401(k) + Incentive opportunity* + Life insurance + Short and long-term disability insurance + Paid vacation and holidays* + Employee Assistance Program + Employee discounts + Tuition reimbursement* + Adoption assistance* \#LI-MW1 **Pay range: $59,200 - $74,000 per year** Valvoline Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Are you good at what you do? Join us. The Company has put a process in place to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1-800-Valvoline or email 1-800Valvoline@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. **Requisition ID: 1100**