The successful candidates will join Forresters’ thriving Patent groups, and will train in handling all aspects of patents and registered designs.  The candidates will assist in protecting inventions in a wide range of technical fields. On-the-job training will be given by partners and other fully qualified senior attorneys, as well as through external training courses – fully funded by the firm. The aim is for the candidates to become fully-qualified UK and European patent attorneys.

Requirements:

• You must achieve or already have achieved either a graduate, postgaduate degree or PhD in e.g. natural sciences, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, immunology or chemistry.
• You must be capable of working both independently and as part of a team, have organisational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• You must possess a commitment to quality and attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

The package:

• Very competitive salary.
• A pleasant and friendly working environment.
• Flexible working – core hours.
• 22 days and increasing up to 25 days pa.
• Additional 6 flexi days off in lieu.
• 35 hour week.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Health Cash plan.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mutual pension contribution of up to 5%.

Applications should include a C.V. and a covering letter.

Please state in your letter if you have a right to live and work in the UK.
Please state your preferred location/s – London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Munich