GJE is one of Europe’s leading intellectual property firms and a place where you can build a rewarding career, feel supported and thrive. We are committed to doing business the right way – with integrity, expertise and intelligence – and are proud to have been ranked No. 1, for the eighth consecutive year, by the Financial Times in its 2026 survey of Europe’s leading patent law firms. The firm also received the highest ‘Gold’ ranking in each of the six areas of industrial expertise surveyed.

Why work for us?

At GJE, you’ll join a close-knit and supportive team that values collaboration, learning and individual contribution. With around 125 people, you’ll quickly get to know your colleagues, work on interesting projects and see the positive impact of what you do.

From the start, you will be encouraged to build an interesting and rewarding career in a friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment. You will receive excellent training and support, while taking on meaningful responsibility from an early stage. Our structured training programme begins with a year of on-the-job training before you enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law, with the ultimate aim of qualifying as both a European Patent Attorney and a Chartered (UK) Patent Attorney. We support you throughout your studies with in-house training, mentoring and coaching from senior attorneys, while giving you exposure to a diverse range of cases and clients to help you become a confident, well-rounded patent attorney. We encourage our attorneys to develop their strengths, build confidence and shape careers that work for them. Alongside a range of benefits and perks, we have an active diversity and inclusion group, an established wellbeing programme and mental health first aiders. We also offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually and following exam success.

What you’ll bring

You’ll bring strong academic results, including a first-class or 2:1 degree in a relevant subject, together with a genuine interest in science and innovation. Your academic achievements are important, and so too are the different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking you bring. We value curiosity, creative thinking, thoughtful questions, and the ability to develop and clearly explain solutions. Above all, you’ll be keen to learn, grow and make a positive contribution to the continued development and success of our business.