Are you looking to apply your knowledge of science and engineering to the protection and commercialisation of cutting-edge new technologies, while working alongside leading scientists in their fields?

Whether you are a new graduate or are looking for an exciting career change, we are looking for candidates with a good, broad scientific background, a strong academic record and a graduate or postgraduate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or a closely related discipline.

About the firm

Kilburn & Strode is a leading firm of European patent and trade mark attorneys and works with the most creative companies to protect the most innovative ideas.  We have a culture built on diversity and are looking for people who share and demonstrate our values: Think creatively, Build relationships, Take responsibility, Respect others, and Excel.

About the role

We are recruiting for places on our training programme – where we will support, mentor and develop you into a world class patent attorney working on some of the most exciting new products and ideas from across the globe.

Who is best suited to this role?

• We are seeking candidates with a good, broad scientific background, a strong academic record and a graduate or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Ideally, applicants should have some knowledge or experience in software and AI.
• New graduates or those looking for an exciting career change are welcome to apply.
• Applicants must have a minimum 2:1 in their degree discipline, although candidates with a postgraduate degree and a 2:2 in their undergraduate degree will also be considered.

What you’ll need in order to apply:

 Send your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you would be suited to a career with us before the closing date of Friday 22 October 2021.

Please attach two documents to a blank email; your CV and the covering letter. These will both need to be in Word format. As we receive a high volume of applications, please refrain from including your name on the footer of any document, this will help us in the blinding process.

Please note that CVs should include subject(s) and grades for GCSEs, A-levels, undergraduate and/or postgraduate degrees (or equivalent) as applicable. Please do also include your interests, extracurricular activities and any experience that may be relevant to the role.

 Interviews will be held in December 2021 for a September 2022 start.