Trainee Patent Attorney: Electronics & CS

D Young & Co; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intellectual property consultancy in Southampton seeks a Trainee Patent Attorney to help protect innovations in computer architecture and related fields. This role offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and an opportunity to draft patent applications while working closely with clients. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in relevant engineering fields, exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, and have a desire to make an impact in technology law. Applications are encouraged early for positions starting in 2026.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Bi-annual performance based bonuses

Structured training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic track record in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Prior patent experience in instruction set architecture, CPU or GPU micro-architecture.

Responsibilities

• Train to become a patent attorney with experts in the field.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications before patent offices.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written communication

Teamwork and autonomy

Interest in law and technology strategy

Education

Exceptional academic track record in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field

Job description

A leading intellectual property consultancy in Southampton seeks a Trainee Patent Attorney to help protect innovations in computer architecture and related fields. This role offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and an opportunity to draft patent applications while working closely with clients. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in relevant engineering fields, exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, and have a desire to make an impact in technology law. Applications are encouraged early for positions starting in 2026.