Patent Attorney – Chemistry

IP Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European IP firm is seeking a part-qualified to newly qualified Patent Attorney for their chemistry practice in Greater London. The successful candidate will engage in high-value, commercially focused work, dealing with EPO oppositions and appeals. Ideal applicants should have a background in chemistry, strong communications skills, and experience with EPO procedures is a plus. This opportunity offers substantial exposure to various technologies in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified UK/EQEs (up to ~2 years PQE).
• Experience with EPO procedures and contentious work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value, commercially focused work including EPO oppositions and appeals.
• Contribute to a diverse mix of technologies from organic synthesis to cleantech.

Skills

Strong communication

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving skills

Education

Background in chemistry, ideally organic or pharmaceutical

Job description

Part-Qualified to Newly Qualified Patent Attorney (Chemistry)

An opportunity has arisen for a talented part-qualified or qualified Patent Attorney to join a leading European IP firm’s chemistry practice, supporting global clients in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.

Responsibilities

You’ll work on high-value, commercially focused work, including contentious matters, EPO oppositions and appeals, and SPCs. The role offers exposure to a diverse mix of technologies—ranging from organic synthesis and drug delivery to catalysts, batteries, polymers, and cleantech.

Requirements

• Part-qualified or qualified UK/EQEs (up to ~2 years PQE)
• Background in chemistry, ideally organic or pharmaceutical
• Experience with EPO procedures and contentious work (a plus)
• Strong communication, commercial awareness, and problem-solving skills

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