Trainee Patent Attorney – Chemistry (Autumn 2026 start)

Mathys & Squire; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IP law firm in the UK is seeking a Trainee Patent Attorney to combine scientific knowledge with commercialism. Candidates should possess a STEM degree and demonstrate curiosity, attention to detail, and a passion for technology. The role offers real work experience from day one and an extensive training program. Applications must be submitted by 2 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Must hold a STEM degree with a minimum of 80% in scientific subjects.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on intellectual property rights.
• Engage in real work from day one.
• Participate in a training program with feedback and tutorials.

Skills

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Articulation of complex matters

Education

STEM degree (chemistry, natural sciences or life sciences)

Job description

Mathys & Squire, Trainee Patent Attorney – Chemistry (Autumn 2026 start)

Are you looking for a career which will utilise your STEM degree post university? Wondering if there is a job that will combine your scientific knowledge with commercialism and innovation? If so, the role of a Patent Attorney might be just right for you!

Why Mathys & Squire

We are a market leading intellectual property (IP) law firm, and for over 115 years we have been helping our clients protect, commercialise, and enforce their IP rights.

Working as a patent attorney, you will be advising clients from a vast range of technology areas and will be exposed to cutting edge innovation. Our rich and varied client base includes multinationals, SMEs, and startup companies working at the forefront of research and development.

We consider our team to be our most valuable asset as we attribute our success to the quality of our people. At Mathys & Squire, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, and have a clear set of firm values that affirm our commitment to quality, excellence, and fairness. We are proud of our culture which celebrates openness, and diversity of people, opinion, and expertise. We are looking for people who embody these beliefs and are ready to embark on this journey with us.

Our graduates should expect to be involved in real work from day one and have access to an enviable training programme, including one to one feedback sessions, more formalised tutorials, and external courses to aid exam preparation. In addition, we have a dedicated team who are there to support your professional development and ensure you have the skills and depth of knowledge to become a successful and respected patent attorney.

We are looking for people with a curious mind, ambition and who are dedicated to delivering high quality results. You should enjoy the art of articulating complex matters in a clear and concise manner, have an eye for detail, and be inquisitive and passionate about technology.

Your application

To be eligible for a position as a Trainee Patent Attorney, you must hold a STEM degree (chemistry, natural sciences or life sciences) of which a minimum of 80% of the core course hours must cover scientific and/or technical subjects.

We ask applicants to include the following:

• CV (including your A-Level and GCSE or equivalent subjects with grades)
• Degree transcript or HEAR report

If you are in your final year and do not have access to a degree transcript, we ask that you include on your CV details of modules you have sat and are going to be sitting in your final year, with any grades you have received where applicable. You may also be able to obtain an official breakdown of modules from your university prior to receiving a final grade.

Applicants interested in submitting an application should be uploaded on our website by the closing date of 2 November 2025, 11.59pm.

Please mention IP Careers when applying to Mathys & Squire.