Trainee Patent Attorney (Entry Level)

G2 Legal; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Cheltenham seeks a Trainee Patent Attorney to support qualification in intellectual property. Ideal for graduates in engineering, this role offers training in patent law and a chance to work with diverse clients. Join a supportive environment with structured career progression and competitive pay.

Benefits

Structured career progression

Competitive remuneration

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Assisting in patentability and infringement analysis.
• Supporting attorneys in IP matters.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

2:1 or above in electronic, electrical, mechanical engineering

Job description

Trainee Patent Attorney (Entry Level)

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Base pay range

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a bright and ambitious graduate to join a well-established and highly respected IP firm as a Trainee Patent Attorney. Based in their Cheltenham office, the role offers full support through the qualification process and the chance to build a long-term career in the field of intellectual property.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong academic background in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, who is keen to apply their technical knowledge in a legal and commercial context.

The role will involve:

• Drafting and prosecuting UK, European and international patent applications
• Working closely with a diverse client base, from individual inventors to multinational corporations
• Assisting in freedom-to-operate, patentability and infringement analysis
• Supporting partners and qualified attorneys in contentious and non-contentious IP matters

The ideal candidate will have:

• A 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in electronic, electrical, mechanical engineering or a closely related subject
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills
• A genuine interest in law and intellectual property
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• A desire to pursue a long-term career as a Chartered and European Patent Attorney

Previous IP experience is not essential, as full training will be provided. This firm offers a supportive, friendly environment with structured career progression, competitive remuneration, and the opportunity to work on high-quality, cutting-edge work in a region known for its excellent work/life balance.

If you're looking to start your career in patent law with a forward-thinking and reputable firm, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion or to submit your application.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services