This opportunity is with a highly regarded intellectual property firm with an established presence across Europe. The firm advises a broad range of international clients, particularly within science-led and innovative industries.
They are known for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice and offer a collaborative and supportive working environment. The culture places a strong emphasis on professional development, knowledge sharing, and maintaining a healthy work life balance.
The Role
The firm is looking to recruit a part-qualified through to junior qualified Patent Attorney to join its Chemistry practice.
The team handles a varied mix of prosecution and contentious matters across a range of chemical subject areas. You will gain exposure to complex, high-value work and have the opportunity to get involved in more technical and strategic matters as your experience develops.
What’s on Offer
- High-quality work across a diverse client base
- Market Leading Salary
- Exposure to both prosecution and contentious matters
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Strong training and development, including support for qualifications
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Good work life balance and flexible working
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting and prosecuting UK, European and international patent applications
- Managing a varied caseload across chemistry-related technologies
- Supporting contentious matters, including oppositions and appeals
- Assisting with multi-jurisdictional matters where required
- Working closely with colleagues to deliver commercially focused advice to clients
- Contributing to the development of client relationships
Requirements
- Part-qualified UK and/or EQE through to circa 3 years’ PQE
- Background in Chemistry or a related discipline
- Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications
- Exposure to EPO work would be beneficial
- Strong academic background
- Commercial awareness and strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A collaborative and proactive approach