Part-Qualified/Fully Qualified Patent Attorney – Electronics

Abel + Imray; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Patent Attorney in Electronics, where your engineering expertise will be pivotal in shaping patent portfolios for diverse clients. This role offers the opportunity to engage directly with innovators, manage a varied caseload, and contribute to business development in a supportive and collaborative environment. With flexible working options and a commitment to career progression, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a dynamic setting. Be part of a team that values inclusivity and encourages your professional growth as you help clients navigate the complexities of intellectual property.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Mentoring Scheme

Social Events

Qualifications

• Strong background in electronic engineering is essential.
• Experience in patent drafting and client engagement is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with clients to understand their R&D needs.
• Draft and prosecute patents while collaborating with colleagues.

Skills

Patent Drafting

Client Engagement

Business Development

Electronic Engineering

Education

Degree in Electronics

Part-Qualified Patent Attorney

Fully Qualified Patent Attorney

Job description

Abel + Imray, Part-Qualified/Fully Qualified Patent Attorney – Electronics

Based in: our Bath, London or Cardiff office

Salary: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience

Closing date: 30 June 2025

Bring your talents to our Electronics, Telecoms and IT team! We’re looking for part-qualified or fully qualified patent attorneys with a strong background in electronic engineering to join us in central Bath, in the City of London near Holborn or in Cardiff Bay.

Why this role is for you:

• Leverage Your Technical Skills: Your background of a good degree in electronics (electronic and electrical engineering, electronic and information engineering, or information systems engineering) will be front and centre. You’ll work directly with clients, translating cutting-edge R&D into robust patent
  portfolios.
• Diverse Clients: From CEOs of international engineering brands to lab researchers in fast-growing startups, you’ll experience the full spectrum of innovation.
• Collaboration & Growth: Work closely with our supportive partners and fellow attorneys and trainees to manage a varied caseload. Actively help shape the firm’s future.
• Flexible Working Options: We cultivate a supportive environment for a healthy balance between your professional responsibilities and personal commitments.

Role Highlights

• Client Engagement: You’ll deal directly with clients, speaking their language and swiftly getting to grips with their state-of-the-art R&D. You’ll build enduring partnerships along the way.
• Patent Drafting & Prosecution: These will of course be a huge part of your role, drawing on both your legal expertise and your engineering knowledge.
• Business Development: You’ll quickly help to shape our client portfolio and seek out new opportunities to grow our electronics practice.
• Team-oriented Culture: We’re truly collaborative here at Abel & Imray with ideas and expertise shared between everyone from new starters to long-established partners.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Aligned with your qualifications and experience, plus a generous holiday allowance and benefits package including:
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexibility in working hours around core hours
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric car scheme
  • Mentoring scheme
  • Social events
• Career Progression: Ongoing support toward full qualification if you’re not there yet, then an environment where your career can blossom.
• Modern Workspaces: Experience our offices in the City of London, our vibrant, centrally located Bath office or our waterside office in the dynamic Cardiff Bay – all equipped for collaborative working.
• Inclusive Culture: We have a long history as an inclusive, equal opportunities employer and we are proud members of IP Inclusive. That means treating everyone at Abel & Imray fairly, as well as respecting each employee’s personal goals and ambitions.

About Abel & Imray

With over 150 years of history, our client list spans household names and high-tech newcomers alike. You’ll be joining an experienced team that values your electronics expertise, invests in your success, and encourages your growth as a trusted advisor to innovators worldwide.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and covering letter. We very much welcome direct applicants for this role and may be able to offer a joining bonus if you approach us directly, rather than via an agency.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Neil Forsyth. Interviews will begin soon, so we welcome early applications.

Please mention IP Careers when applying to Abel + Imray.