We are looking for a new graduate trainee to join our established trade mark team in Manchester or Birmingham and work towards qualification as a Registered Trade Mark Attorney.

We are interested in candidates with a 2:1 degree or above in law, science, engineering or humanities.

The candidate we are looking for will also:

• Have excellent communication skills, particularly in writing
• Be highly organised and have very good attention to detail
• Have strong analytical skills and the confidence to defend the reasoning behind their opinion
• Be motivated and ready to put in the effort required to obtain the challenging professional qualifications – which usually takes at least 2-3 years
• Be based in or around Manchester or Birmingham

In return, we are offering:

• A fascinating and rewarding career
• A competitive salary (plus bonus and pension)
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays. Additional holidays are accrued with service
• Flexible working
• Full training, involving day to day mentoring and structured in-house training (delivered both in person and via video conferencing) supplemented by external courses and tutorials
• Examination support and study leave