Electronics Patent Attorney

G2 Legal; Manchester, City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious intellectual property firm is seeking a Qualified Patent Attorney to join their growing team. The ideal candidate has a background in electronics and experience from newly qualified to 3 years PQE. You will handle diverse patent matters and collaborate with senior colleagues. The firm offers a competitive salary, career progression, and a supportive work culture with flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working options

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• NQ-3 years PQE with proven experience in patent matters.
• Background in electronics or related fields is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications in the UK, Europe, and internationally.
• Handle oppositions and appeals before the EPO.
• Provide commercially focused advice to clients.
• Support strategic IP management and portfolio development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client-handling skills

Commercial outlook

Experience in AI-related technologies

Education

Qualified UK and/or European Patent Attorney

Degrees in electronics, electrical engineering, or physics

Job description

A prestigious intellectual property firm is seeking a Qualified Patent Attorney with a background in electronics or related fields to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney in the newly qualified to 3 years PQE range to build on their experience in a forward-thinking, supportive environment.

The Role

You will work on a wide variety of technically challenging matters across electronics, telecommunications, software, artificial intelligence, and broader engineering technologies. The position offers the chance to manage your own caseload while also collaborating with senior colleagues on high-value and contentious work.

• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the UK, Europe, and internationally.
• Handling oppositions and appeals before the EPO.
• Providing commercially focused advice to a diverse client base, from multinational corporations to start-ups.
• Supporting strategic IP management, portfolio development, and freedom-to-operate analysis.

About You

Qualified UK and/or European Patent Attorney.

Background in electronics, electrical engineering, physics, or a closely related subject.

NQ–3 years PQE, with proven experience advising clients on patent matters.

Strong communication and client-handling skills, with a commercial outlook.

Experience in AI-related technologies is highly desirable.

Why Join?

A clear pathway for career progression, with early opportunities to take ownership of client relationships.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

A collaborative and inclusive culture, without rigid billable hour targets.

Flexible and hybrid working options to support work/life balance.

Please mention IP Careers when applying to G2 Legal.