Patent Attorney – Bio/Life Sciences & Chemistry, Direct Client Exposure

Caselton Clark; Crawley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Caselton Clark in Crawley is seeking a fully qualified Patent Attorney with 1–3 years PQE to manage a dynamic portfolio across biotechnology, life sciences and chemistry. You will advise directly to client leadership, build relationships from startups to international corporations, and thrive in a small-firm environment with immediate ownership and growth opportunities.

Join a collaborative team where your expertise shapes client strategy and commercial success in a predominantly office-based

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Patent Attorney with PQE 1–3 years preferred.
• Strong background in Biotechnology, Life Sciences or Chemistry.
• Willingness to handle matters beyond core domain; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: own diverse workflows across biotech, life sciences and chemistry.
• Commercial Advisory: provide pragmatic legal and commercial guidance to client leadership.
• Client Relationship Building: maintain and grow relationships from startups to international corporates.
• Cross-Disciplinary Handling: adapt across technical boundaries and related subjects.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationship building

Commercial advisory

Cross-disciplinary adaptability

Education

Fully qualified Patent Attorney

Job description

Caselton Clark in Crawley is seeking a fully qualified Patent Attorney with 1–3 years PQE to manage a dynamic portfolio across biotechnology, life sciences and chemistry. You will advise directly to client leadership, build relationships from startups to international corporations, and thrive in a small-firm environment with immediate ownership and growth opportunities.

Join a collaborative team where your expertise shapes client strategy and commercial success in a predominantly office-based