Trainee Patent Attorney (biotechnology)

IP Careers; Greater London, Southampton; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bi-annual bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

IP Careers is offering a training path to become a patent attorney, supporting the journey toward UK and European qualification. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, working with clients across numerous sectors, and gaining early responsibility within a leading European team.

You will join a structured development programme starting Summer 2026, with bi-annual bonuses and a strong emphasis on personal growth and client-focused excellence.

Formación

• Exceptional academic track record in biotechnology.
• Ability to share ideas and work both in a team and autonomously.
• Desire to deliver real excellence to clients in IP and technology strategy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent written communication.

Responsabilidades

• Training to become a patent attorney with a leading European team.
• Full support and training toward qualification as UK and European Patent Attorney.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications before UK/European and other patent offices.
• Work with national and international clients across diverse industries.

Conocimientos

Biotechnology knowledge

Analytical skills

Strong written communication

Teamwork and autonomy

Educación

Exceptional biotechnology academic track record

Descripción del empleo

You will train to become a patent attorney alongside highly acclaimed colleagues in one of the leading teams in Europe, working with national and international clients across a wide range of industries and spanning many sectors.

What you will enjoy

• Challenging work, early responsibility and a training and personal development programme which is supportive and specific to you.
• Our commitment to developing talented graduates and post-doctorates who have the passion and initiative to build successful careers as patent attorneys.
• Full support and training towards qualification as a UK and European Patent Attorney.
• Working closely with clients to understand their inventions and translate complex technical ideas into strong patent applications.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the UK and European Patent Offices and other patent offices around the world.
• A rewarding and fulfilling working environment and broad ranging, flexible benefits package including bi-annual performance based bonuses.

What you will need

• An exceptional academic track record in biotechnology.
• The desire and ability to share ideas and expertise, working both in a team as well as autonomously.
• A desire to be empowered to make a difference and achieve shared goals to deliver real excellence to clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent written communication.
• To be highly motivated, with the drive and ambition to progress your career.
• The ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• A desire to be empowered to make a difference and achieve shared goals to deliver real excellence to clients.
• An interest in law, intellectual property, and technology strategy.

Start dates available from Summer 2026

• Areas of Specialism: Biotechnology, Life Sciences