Patent Attorney - Physics/Electronics/Engineering - Finalist

EJ Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in London is seeking a part-qualified Patent Attorney to advise on patent filing strategies and manage own caseloads. The ideal candidate should be technically skilled in Electronic Engineering, Software, or Computer Science, and be pursuing qualification as a UK and European Patent Attorney. This role offers an in-house training program for meaningful career progression.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified Patent Attorney with an aptitude in technology.
• Working towards qualification as UK and European Patent Attorney.
• Experience in private practice or in-house department.

Responsibilities

• Advise inventors on patent filing strategies.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Manage own caseloads and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Electronic Engineering

Software

Computer Science

Education

UK Foundation Examinations

pre-EQE

Job description

Overview

You are a part-qualified Patent Attorney currently working in private practice, a full-service law firm or in-house department looking to make an exciting career move. You are a technically astute Patent Attorney in training (Technical Assistant), able to quickly understand a broad range of Electronic Engineering, Software or Computer Science subject matter. You should have passed your UK Foundation Examinations and the pre-EQE, and be working towards qualification as both a UK and European Patent Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Advise inventors on patent filing strategies across a range of technologies.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications; contribute to a growing remit of contentious work from the outset.
• Engage in genuine partnership with product-driven clients and collaborate with R&D and IP stakeholders.
• Manage own caseloads with prioritisation and responsibility, and maintain direct client relationships.
• Take part in an in-house training programme to up-skill in all areas of modern practice life.
• Contribute to a Tier 1 private practice culture that values collaboration and respect for all team members.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified Patent Attorney (technically adept in Electronic Engineering, Software or Computer Science).
• Passed UK Foundation Examinations and the pre-EQE; working towards qualification as both UK and European Patent Attorney.
• Applications from single-qualified EPA or CPA Patent Attorneys are welcomed.

Opportunity

This opportunity is uniquely well placed for a part-qualified Patent Attorney to forge a clear path for career progression, with an in-house training programme providing a fully supportive environment to up-skill across all areas of modern practice.

How to apply

If you’re looking for a private practice appointment where you can make a genuine impact in working with product-driven clients, then please contact James Daweson 07739 982 766 for a confidential discussion or email: [e-mail].