Part/Newly Qualified Patent Attorney – Chemistry

IP Support; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European IP firm in London seeks a part-qualified to newly qualified Patent Attorney to support clients in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. The role involves high-value work including EPO oppositions and appeals. Candidates should have a chemistry background and strong communication skills. This is a great opportunity for those up to ~2 years PQE.

Qualifications

• Up to ~2 years PQE in Patent Law.
• Experience with EPO procedures and contentious work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support global clients in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.
• Work on high-value, commercially focused work including contentious matters.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving skills

Education

Part-qualified or qualified UK/EQEs

Background in chemistry

Job description

IP Support, Part/Newly Qualified Patent Attorney – Chemistry

Part-Qualified to Newly Qualified Patent Attorney (Chemistry)

An opportunity has arisen for a talented part-qualified or qualified Patent Attorney to join a leading European IP firm’s chemistry practice, supporting global clients in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.

You’ll work on high-value, commercially focused work, including contentious matters, EPO oppositions and appeals, and SPCs. The role offers exposure to a diverse mix of technologies—ranging from organic synthesis and drug delivery to catalysts, batteries, polymers, and cleantech.

Requirements

• Part-qualified or qualified UK/EQEs (up to ~2 years PQE)
• Background in chemistry, ideally organic or pharmaceutical
• Experience with EPO procedures and contentious work (a plus)
• Strong communication, commercial awareness, and problem-solving skills

Please mention IP Careers when applying to IP Support.