Biotechnology Patent Attorney - Qualified - CPA/EPA - Tier 1 Firm

EJ Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IP law firm in London seeks a qualified Patent Attorney with expertise in Biotechnology and Life Sciences. This role emphasizes client relations and business development within a collaborative environment. The firm is recognized for its exemplary reputation and commitment to employee wellbeing and diversity. This position offers the chance to work on high-value projects while providing significant career opportunities.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Flexible working approaches

Wellbeing events and social clubs

Qualifications

• Specialism in Biotechnology and Life Sciences.
• Motivated with a genuine interest in business development.
• Approach focused on client advising and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Handle contentious areas of IP confidently.
• Engage in business development activities.
• Collaborate across practice groups for high-value work.
• Build long-standing client relationships.

Skills

Biotechnology expertise

Life Sciences knowledge

Client relationship management

Business development

Strong communication skills

Education

CPA and EPA qualified Attorney

Job description

Overview

Are you an exceptional Patent Attorney who enjoys thinking strategically and working in a collaborative manner with colleagues and peers alike? Are you passionate about utilising your technical excellence to deliver a first-class service to clients of all sizes and scale?

You are a CPA and EPA qualified Attorney with a specialism in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, looking for a move to a firm that can offer greater visibility with clients, and wider scope of technology too. The number of years PQE is less important than your approach to advising clients and supporting work colleagues in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Handle contentious areas of IP with confidence and contribute to the life cycle of a product by understanding how IP and regulatory data protection affect it.
• Engage in business development activities, client pitches, and network to support growth of the team.
• Collaborate across multiple practice groups to deliver high-value work for a broad range of clients who care about their IP.
• Build long-standing, committed client relationships with a commercial focus on the IP profession.

Qualifications & Skills

• CPA and EPA qualified Attorney with a specialism in Biotechnology and Life Sciences.
• Approach-focused on advising clients and supporting colleagues in a positive manner; PQE is less important than the right approach.
• Interest in business development, marketing, and networking with the ability to contribute to client pitches and firm growth.
• Motivated with long-term career aspirations and a genuine interest in business development.

Culture & Opportunities

This award-winning IP firm is regarded as an employer of choice with an exemplary reputation for retention and career opportunities. Industry directories consistently rank them as a Top Tier firm. The firm values diversity and inclusion and believes flexible approaches to work are vital to success. A healthy work-life balance is a cornerstone of their culture, with regular wellbeing events and social clubs available to all employees.

Why Join

If you are looking for more involvement in high-value work with a broad range of clients who care about their IP, and want to work across multiple practice groups, this opportunity can provide a career-defining move.

Application

For more information and a detailed brief, please contact James Dawes at: [e-mail] or call 0739 982 766 for an informal conversation.