Paralegal

Waters is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the efficient delivery of legal services across the legal department, the company, and external partners. Reporting to the Specialist, Docketing, Discovery & Operations, this role requires a proactive individual with strong communication skills, a solid understanding of legal processes, and a continuous improvement mindset. This position is based in Bangalore at our Global Capability Center.

General Accountabilities

• Provide paralegal support to the legal department with a primary focus on intellectual property matters, including patent and trademark docketing, prosecution support, and portfolio management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date IP docketing systems, ensuring all deadlines, filings, and related activities are tracked and executed in a timely manner.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel to support global IP prosecution and maintenance activities.
• Assist with the preparation, execution, and management of routine legal documents.
• Support litigation activities, including document collection, organization, and coordination with internal teams and external counsel.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of legal support with business needs.
• Support the legal department’s objectives through timely execution of assigned tasks and reporting.

Intellectual Property Docketing & Portfolio Support

• Manage and update IP docketing systems to track deadlines for patents, trademarks, and other IP matters.
• Coordinate filings, responses, and communications with outside counsel and foreign associates.
• Ensure compliance with jurisdictional requirements and internal procedures related to IP filings and maintenance.
• Maintain organized records of IP assets, correspondence, and documentation.

Agreements & Litigation Support

• Prepare, review, and process routine agreements using standard templates and established guidelines.
• Assist attorneys with contract tracking, execution, and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate responses to subpoenas, legal holds, and information requests as needed.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with legal department colleagues to improve workflows and processes related to IP management, contracting, and paralegal support.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in legal support activities.
• Contribute to process documentation and best practices within the legal team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (paralegal certificate preferred; law degree not required).
• 3–5 years of experience as a paralegal, with a strong preference for intellectual property experience (patents and/or trademarks).
• Hands-on experience with IP docketing systems and global IP portfolio management, including Anaqua.
• Experience working with outside counsel and managing legal processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with routine contract preparation and litigation support activities.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines , excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate within defined procedures.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and sound judgment in handling sensitive legal matters.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and contributes to the overall success of the legal department.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.