Patent Attorney (AI)

G2 Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IP practice in the UK seeks an ambitious Patent Attorney passionate about technology and AI. In this role, you will draft and prosecute patent applications for AI innovations while managing a diverse client portfolio. Ideal candidates will be qualified UK or European Patent Attorneys with a strong background in Computer Science, AI, or related fields. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working flexibility, and excellent career progression in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive, market-leading salary

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunities for rapid career progression

Culture valuing collaboration and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Qualified (or soon-to-qualify) UK or European Patent Attorney.
• Experience in AI or computer-implemented inventions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications for AI-related innovations.
• Provide strategic IP advice to clients.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of domestic and international clients.
• Collaborate with other attorneys in relevant fields.

Skills

Experience with AI

Commercially minded

Client-focused

Strong communication skills

Education

Strong academic background in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Physics or related field

Job description

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.