Patent Attorney - Electronic Engineering - Part Qualified

EJ Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern UK private practice is seeking a part-qualified patent attorney with a background in electronic engineering. The firm values long-term relationships with clients and offers autonomy and professional growth in a collaborative culture. The position requires at least 12 months post-qualification experience and practical patent drafting skills. A hybrid working model supports both office and home-based work.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months post-qualification experience in a private practice or industrial IP department.
• Working towards qualification as a UK and European patent attorney.
• Practical experience of drafting patent applications.

Responsibilities

• Drafting patent applications and gaining practical experience.
• Engaging with clients to understand their IP needs.
• Contributing to the firm’s commercial strategy.
• Secondments for attorneys within clients' IP departments.

Skills

Patent drafting

Client engagement

Communication

Education

First degree in electronic engineering

Completed UK Foundation examinations

Job description

Overview

You are a part-qualified patent attorney with a first degree in electronic engineering, looking to move to a firm that can offer a fantastic blend of training, development, and access to pioneering technology via a rich, hugely varied client base.

You should have completed the UK Foundation examinations and acquired a minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience in a private practice, law firm or industrial IP department. You should be working towards qualification as both a UK and European patent attorney and have acquired practical experience of drafting patent applications.

This modern, pioneering UK private practice takes genuine pride in aligning their IP expertise with a fantastic range of UK and International clients, preferring long-term partnerships with their customers, rather than transactional filing via the US agency model. Attorneys are afforded a high degree of autonomy with direct clients and can offer secondments for attorneys to work within their clients’ own IP departments.

You should be a confident communicator, engaging and adaptable to the ever-changing demands of clients, whether it be an SME or a large multi-national corporation. You welcome professional development and enjoy being part of a team and contributing to a firm’s collective commercial strategy. The working culture is collaborative and inclusive, with a fair hybrid approach to office and home working fully supported.

If you are looking for a brilliant firm that can offer long-term career development potential, and in an environment that is geared to every employee contributing to the success of the firm, then get in touch with James Dawes on 07739 982 766 for a confidential discussion, or email [e-mail] for a full brief.

Responsibilities

• Drafting patent applications and gaining practical experience in patent drafting.
• Engaging with clients and understanding their IP needs, including long-term partnership development.
• Contributing to the firm’s commercial strategy and working collaboratively within a team.
• Secondments for attorneys to work within clients’ own IP departments when appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

• UK Foundation examinations completed.
• Minimum 12 months post-qualification experience in a private practice, law firm or industrial IP department.
• Currently working towards qualification as both a UK and European patent attorney.
• Practical experience of drafting patent applications.

Culture and Opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive working culture with a fair hybrid approach to office and home working. Opportunities to work with a diverse UK and International client base and to develop within a modern, pioneering private practice.