Trainee Patent Attorney – Electronics & Tech Innovation

Eip Europe Llp; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

EIP Europe LLP in Leeds is seeking a Trainee Patent Attorney to specialise in electronics inventions with hands-on responsibilities and regular client contact. You will work across semiconductors, circuit design, signal processing and connected hardware, with potential to move into telecoms and medical technologies.

This is a high‑impact role for a market‑leading tech client base in a hybrid setup. September 2027 is the standard start date, but we are open to earlier joining discussions.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in electronic engineering, electrical engineering, physics or a closely related discipline.
• PhD welcome, but not essential - expertise and capability matter most.
• Curious, analytical, and excited by challenging technology.
• Excellent written and verbal English, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Meticulous attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work independently.
• Motivated to develop your networking skills and contribute to business development.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on work from day one with regular client and inventor contact.
• Focus on electronics inventions and innovation across semiconductors, circuit design, signal processing and connected hardware.

Skills

Electronic engineering

Analytical thinking

English communication

Education

Electronic/Electrical Engineering or Physics degree

PhD welcome

Job description

EIP Europe LLP in Leeds is seeking a Trainee Patent Attorney to specialise in electronics inventions with hands-on responsibilities and regular client contact. You will work across semiconductors, circuit design, signal processing and connected hardware, with potential to move into telecoms and medical technologies.

This is a high‑impact role for a market‑leading tech client base in a hybrid setup. September 2027 is the standard start date, but we are open to earlier joining discussions.