Patent Candidate Attorney

Adams Adams; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African law firm is seeking a Patent Candidate Attorney in Pretoria. This role involves delivering technically sound patent services, supporting the patent practice, and enhancing client trust. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical foundation in chemical engineering or related fields and excellent persuasive writing skills to safeguard innovations.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a strong technical background, preferably in chemical engineering or related fields.
• Excellent persuasive writing and language skills are essential for effective client communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technically robust and legally sound patent services for the firm's clients.
• Support the patent practice with focus on patenting relevant technologies.
• Strengthen client trust by safeguarding innovations through effective communication.

Skills

Strong technical foundation

Persuasive writing

Language skills

Job description

Overview

Adams & Adams is a leading African law firm known for client-centric service and a culture of trust, collaboration, and innovation. The firm prioritises talent development and fosters continuous learning to empower teams.

This purpose of the Patent Candidate Attorney role is to ensure the firm can deliver technically robust and legally sound patent services, strengthen client trust and protect innovations.

The position forms a pivotal part in supporting our patent practice, focusing on the patenting of chemical engineering, process engineering, and chemical technologies. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong technical foundation who are transitioning into the legal profession, combining scientific expertise with developing legal skills, with a very strong emphasis on persuasive writing and language skills, to help clients safeguard their innovations.