Patent Attorney

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international law firm is seeking a talented Patent Attorney to join their dynamic corporate team. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse patent docket, focusing on biochemistry and innovative technologies, while engaging with high-profile clients in the pharma and biotech sectors. The firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation, providing a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and business development. With a strong emphasis on client relationships and a flexible working culture, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their legal careers in a progressive setting.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Excellent benefits

Structured progression paths

Flexible working environment

Supportive team culture

Business development training

Qualifications

• 3-7 years PQE as a Patent Attorney with a focus on biochemistry and related fields.
• Strong client relationship skills and enthusiasm for challenging work.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, filing, and prosecuting patents with due diligence support for corporate transactions.
• Providing litigation support and managing a busy patent docket.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Client Relationship Skills

Business Development

Intellectual Curiosity

Education

Qualified Patent Attorney (3-7 PQE)

Job description

Are you a talented Patent Attorney with 3-7 PQE, looking to join a large, progressive corporate team? Progress your legal career in this top 10 international law firm, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a dynamic approach to law.

The Firm:
This firm has a unique transatlantic heritage and has successfully combined scale and profitability not dissimilar to what you see within silver circle firms. Operational in 20 countries, this global law firm is positioned to assemble large-scale commercial services for its clients. They advise large corporations, emerging visionary businesses, and public bodies that have complex and multifaceted needs. Whilst remaining global in vision, they continue to place an emphasis on their domestic clients and have long-standing client relationships that have continued through the decades. This firm is consistently recognised for its innovative and forward-thinking approach. The firm has a strong focus on developed and emerging markets and boasts an impressive track record in many sectors, including transport, energy, and insurance. The resulting mixture of incredible legal talent and exemplary clientele means this firm has been recognised across countless practice areas with Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings. This firm is responsible for developing some of the most respected legal talents around the world.

The Role:
Their team has a busy patent drafting, filing and prosecution docket with due diligence work supporting corporate transactions, as well as providing litigation support. You will be doing challenging work across the sector, with an excellent client base that includes global pharma and biotech's as well as numerous SMEs and start-ups. The main focus areas of this role are biochemistry, cell biology, cell and gene therapy, antibodies, diagnostics, nucleic acid and peptide inventions. Within this role you will have a very high degree of autonomy and client involvement; you will be encouraged and supported in helping drive the business forward.

The Ideal Candidate:

• You will have 3-7 years PQE.
• You will have good organisational skills.
• You will have enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.
• Excellent client relationship skills and experience in business development.
• Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths.
• A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture.
• Exposure to large, high-profile international commercial matters.
• Extensive business development support and training giving you the chance to develop client relationships from early in your career.