Patent Attorney (AI)

G2 Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible hybrid working

Rapid career progression

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

A leading IP firm in the UK seeks a motivated Patent Attorney for its expanding AI practice. This role involves drafting patent applications for diverse AI technologies and providing strategic IP advice. Candidates should be either qualified or about to qualify as a UK or European Patent Attorney, with a strong background in Computer Science or related fields. The firm offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, promoting rapid career growth and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified or soon-to-qualify UK or European Patent Attorney.
• Experience with AI or computer-implemented inventions essential.
• Strong academic background required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications for AI-related innovations.
• Advise clients on strategic IP matters.
• Manage domestic and international client portfolios.
• Collaborate with attorneys in related technology areas.

Skills

Patent application drafting

Client advisory

AI and machine learning knowledge

Communication of complex ideas

Education

Degree in Computer Science, AI, or Physics

Job description

Intellectual Property Recruiter @ G2 Legal

Are you an ambitious Patent Attorney with a passion for cutting‑edge technology and artificial intelligence? This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most forward‑thinking IP practices in the UK, where innovation and legal expertise go hand in hand.

Our client is a highly regarded firm with a global reputation for excellence across the technology and engineering sectors. As part of their growing AI and software practice, you’ll work with pioneering clients — from emerging start‑ups and scale‑ups to some of the world’s largest tech companies — advising on complex, high‑value matters at the forefront of AI development.

The role

• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications for a wide range of AI‑related innovations, including machine learning, natural language processing, and data analytics.
• Providing strategic IP advice to clients developing novel software and hardware solutions.
• Managing a diverse portfolio of domestic and international clients, often working directly with inventors and R&D teams.
• Collaborating closely with other attorneys in cross‑disciplinary areas such as computer vision, robotics, and quantum computing.

About you

• You’ll be a qualified (or soon‑to‑qualify) UK or European Patent Attorney with a strong academic background in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience with AI or computer‑implemented inventions is essential.
• You’ll be commercially minded, client‑focused, and confident communicating complex ideas clearly.
• Whether you’re seeking greater autonomy, higher‑quality work, or a clearer progression path, this role offers all three in abundance.

What’s on offer

• A competitive, market‑leading salary with performance‑based bonuses.
• Flexible hybrid working, with no rigid office requirements.
• Opportunities for rapid career progression and exposure to world‑class clients.
• A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and genuine work/life balance.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services

Location: London, England, United Kingdom