Part-Qualified Patent Attorney | IT & Engineering

Mathys & Squire LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mathys & Squire LLP in London/Hybrid is seeking a Part-Qualified Patent Attorney to join our IT & Engineering team. You will advise a diverse client base, spanning deep-tech, medical devices, automotive, software and engineering innovations.

You will draft UK/European/international patent applications and manage prosecutions, with opportunities in opposition and IP advisory work while progressing toward UK/European qualification. Hybrid working and mentoring support are offered.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified UK and/or European Patent Attorney.
• Experience in patent drafting and/or prosecution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a collaborative team.
• A proactive approach and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Experience advising clients on wider intellectual property matters.
• An interest in AI and machine learning technologies.
• Business development experience or an interest in developing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Draft high-quality UK, European and international patent applications across a diverse range of technologies.
• Manage the prosecution of UK, European and international patent applications.
• Assist where appropriate on opposition, appeal and contentious proceedings.
• Advise clients on patentability, infringement, validity, freedom to operate and wider intellectual property strategy under appropriate supervision.
• Support commercial transactions through IP due diligence, licensing and other intellectual property agreements.
• Build trusted relationships with clients by delivering commercially focused and pragmatic advice.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm to provide integrated intellectual property services.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including preparing articles, seminars and client presentations.
• Manage your own workload effectively, ensuring excellent client service and adherence to deadlines.
• Continue professional development towards qualification as a UK and European Patent Attorney.

Skills

Part-qualified UK/European Patent Att

Patent drafting experience

Patent prosecution experience

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Business development interest

Interest in AI/ML tech

Education

Part-qualified UK/European Patent Attorney

Job description

Part-Qualified Patent Attorney | IT & Engineering

Type: Permanent

Location: London/Hybrid

Mathys & Squire is seeking a talented and ambitious Part-Qualified Patent Attorney to join our growing IT & Engineering team.

Working alongside dynamic and forward-thinking partners, you will advise an exciting and diverse client base, ranging from innovative early-stage businesses with the potential to become tomorrow’s household names through to established global organisations. You will have the opportunity to work across a broad spectrum of technologies, including deep-tech, medical devices, automotive and electric vehicle technologies, as well as software, electronics and engineering innovations.

This role offers exposure to a varied and stimulating workload encompassing patent drafting, prosecution, opposition proceedings and strategic IP advisory work. As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will be encouraged to develop your technical, legal and commercial skills while progressing towards qualification as a UK and European Patent Attorney.

At Mathys & Squire, progression is based on merit and supported by structured mentoring, high-quality training and genuine opportunities to take on increasing responsibility as your career develops.

• Draft high-quality UK, European and international patent applications across a diverse range of technologies.
• Manage the prosecution of UK, European and international patent applications.
• Assist where appropriate on opposition, appeal and contentious proceedings.
• Advise clients on patentability, infringement, validity, freedom to operate and wider intellectual property strategy under appropriate supervision.
• Support commercial transactions through IP due diligence, licensing and other intellectual property agreements.
• Build trusted relationships with clients by delivering commercially focused and pragmatic advice.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm to provide integrated intellectual property services.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including preparing articles, seminars and client presentations.
• Manage your own workload effectively, ensuring excellent client service and adherence to deadlines.
• Continue professional development towards qualification as a UK and European Patent Attorney.

About You

You will be a technically strong and commercially minded Part-Qualified Patent Attorney with a genuine interest in innovation and emerging technologies.

• Part-qualified UK and/or European Patent Attorney.
• Experience of patent drafting and/or prosecution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a collaborative team.
• A proactive approach and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Experience advising clients on wider intellectual property matters.
• An interest in AI and machine learning technologies.
• Business development experience or an interest in developing client relationships.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a respected and forward-thinking team that values development, autonomy, and collaboration. We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, along with ongoing professional training and growth opportunities.

About Mathys & Squire

Mathys & Squire is an IP powerhouse, putting our specialist knowledge to work to strengthen and secure what most modern businesses today treat as one of their most valuable strategic assets. Our agile team of attorneys, scientists and strategists are steeped in experience, working with IP-rich and high-growth industries leveraging complex technologies and sophisticated commercial models.

We are a full-service IP firm with unrivalled expertise in patents, trade marks, design protection and litigation. Highly ranked in all leading legal and IP directories, including The Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, IAM Patent 1000 and World Trademark Review 1000, Mathys & Squire is one of Europe’s most highly regarded IP law firms.

We consider our team to be our most valuable asset, as we attribute our success to the quality of our people. At Mathys & Squire, we have a clear set of firm values that affirm our commitment to quality, excellence, fairness, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. We are proud of our culture which celebrates openness, and diversity of people, opinion, and expertise. We are looking for people who embody these beliefs and values

If you have any questions, our HR team is always available to answer any questions you may have.

Meet Your Future Team

“As a trainee, I feel like I have had a great balance of learning the basics of patent law, and case work to put this into practice. The subject matter of work has been varied – sometimes directly related to my specialism, and other times more broadly mechanical in nature. This has been both challenging and engaging, and it really does feel like I am learning new things every day!”

Tammy Sembi

Technical Assistant

“Mathys has a wide-ranging training package to support trainees on their route to qualification and beyond. This includes training right from the moment that you start your career at Mathys and continues even when you are fully qualified. We are proud of the quality of our training, which is illustrated by the higher than average pass rate that trainees at Mathys achieve.”