About us

Forresters IP LLP is a leading full service intellectual property firm with an international client base. We have offices located in Birmingham, Liverpool, London and Munich. Since being established in 1884, we have grown from a regional firm into an international practice. Despite our long history we are a modern firm with a fresh approach to our clients’ requirements and employee career progression. We are rated as one of the leading intellectual property firms in the UK.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a trainee patent attorney to join our friendly team in the London office. You will join a thriving Chemistry team and will further develop your skills in handling all aspects of patents. You will assist in protecting and advising on inventions across a wide variety of subject areas, including pharmaceuticals, new materials, batteries and industrial processes.

On-the-job training will be given by partners and other fully qualified senior attorneys, as well as through external training courses, which are fully funded by the firm. The aim is for the candidate to become a fully-qualified UK and European patent attorney.

You will need:

A 2:1 degree or above in chemistry.

To be capable of working both independently and as part of a team, have organisational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Possess a commitment to quality and attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Start date: Autumn 2023

The Package

From starting:

• Very competitive salary
• A pleasant, supportive and friendly working environment
• Core hours and flexible working
• 35 hour week
• 28 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays, increasing up to one day for every completed holiday year up to a maximum of 31 days.
• Life Assurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mutual pension contribution of up to 5%
• Smart casual dress code
• ‘Giving Something Back’ – a day’s paid leave (once a year) to volunteer at a registered charity
• Discounted gym membership

After successful completion of probationary period:

• Health Cash plan
• Cyclescheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Private Medical Insurance

Our culture is very supportive and friendly; we have monthly lunches that serve as an opportunity to get together and strengthen our ‘one team’ value. Our employee led and established Equality and Diversity Group have been instrumental in bringing about some wonderful initiatives and we are proud of the work they have been doing. By joining us you will be encouraged to develop as an individual and be valued for the skills you bring.

Forresters are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity in the IP profession, which is why we have signed up to the IP Inclusive Charter.

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter by 16th July 2023.  Please state in the cover letter your salary expectations and if you have the right to work in the UK.

Please strictly no agencies