Venner Shipley is a leading European full service intellectual property firm. Our team of patent, design and trade mark attorneys, alongside our IP litigation and licencing team work with clients across a wide range of industries including major international corporations, global brands universities and SMEs. With a total headcount of over 230, including 46 partners, we operate across six UK offices — in London, Cambridge, Guildford, Manchester, Tunbridge Wells, and Oxford — as well as offices in Munich and Madrid.

We have an opportunity for a trainee Trade Mark Attorney to join our busy team based in London starting autumn 2025.  You will be assisting senior trade mark attorneys providing a service to clients on trade mark matters.

You must have a 2.1 or above from a good University in any academic discipline.  A law degree can be an advantage, but all specialist legal training will be provided.  You must have strong written and analytical skills, good lateral thinking and be well organised.  You must also be commercial and be comfortable quickly assimilating new information as our clients work in many different industry sectors.

There are excellent prospects for the right person as our business expands. The firm offers outstanding development opportunities in a progressive and friendly environment.

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to: Dimitra Papadopoulou, HR Advisor.