Engineering Patent Attorney

Talentcloud Group Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentCloud Group, in partnership with a leading international law firm, is seeking a dual-qualified UK & European Patent Attorney to join our London patent practice. You will work on cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with colleagues across international markets.

You'll draft patent applications, prosecute before UKIPO/EPO/WIPO, advise on portfolio development, and support due diligence for financings, mergers and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Dual-qualified UK and European Patent Attorney.
• 1-3 years PQE.
• Proven drafting and prosecution experience before EPO/UKIPO.
• Experience across software, AI, electronics, or engineering.
• Strong communication and commercial thinking.

Responsibilities

• Draft high-quality patent applications across diverse technologies.
• Manage prosecution before UKIPO, EPO and WIPO.
• Advise clients on patent portfolios and IP strategy.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and patentability assessments.
• Support due diligence for financings, M&A, and transactions.
• Assist with oppositions and appeals.
• Collaborate with international colleagues on cross-border matters.

Skills

Drafting patent applications

EPO/UKIPO prosecution

UK & European patent attorney

High-tech domain experience

Client advisory

Job description

Are you a dual-qualified UK & European Patent Attorney looking to work with some of the most innovative companies in technology today?

TalentCloud Group is partnering with a leading international law firm to identify an ambitious patent attorney to join a growing London-based patent practice. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies spanning software, artificial intelligence, electronics, engineering, and emerging technologies, while collaborating closely with colleagues and clients across multiple international markets.

You'll play a key role in helping innovative businesses protect, develop, and maximize the value of their intellectual property portfolios, supporting companies from early-stage ventures through to global market leaders.

The Opportunity

Joining a highly regarded patent team, you will gain broad exposure to sophisticated patent matters and work directly with experienced partners, associates and clients on a range of strategic IP projects.

Your work will include:

• Drafting high-quality patent applications across a diverse range of technologies
• Managing prosecution before the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), European Patent Office (EPO), and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
• Advising clients on patent portfolio development and IP strategy
• Conducting freedom-to-operate and patentability assessments
• Supporting IP due diligence for financing rounds, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
• Assisting with contentious patent matters, including oppositions and appeals
• Working directly with innovative technology businesses at various stages of growth
• Collaborating with international colleagues on cross-border patent matters

This role offers significant responsibility, client exposure, and the opportunity to develop your practice within a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.

Essential Requirements

• Dual-qualified UK & European Patent Attorney
• 1-3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE)
• Strong patent drafting and prosecution experience before the EPO and/or UKIPO
• Ability to manage matters with an appropriate level of independence
• Experience across engineering, software, electronics, AI, or other high-tech subject areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Commercial mindset and ability to provide practical client-focused advice
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadline pressure
• Collaborative, proactive and team-oriented approach

Desirable Experience

• Software and artificial intelligence technologies
• Bioinformatics or computational life sciences applications
• Patent oppositions and appeals
• Business development and client relationship management
• Interest in contributing to thought leadership, networking and marketing initiatives

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Work with highly innovative technology businesses and investors

Exposure to sophisticated international patent work

Broad technical scope spanning software, AI, electronics and engineering

Direct client contact and responsibility from an early stage

Collaborative international environment

Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

Opportunity to help shape and grow a successful London patent practice