Junior Patent Attorney - London

Patent/ Trademarks - Private Practice

Ref: 380 Date Posted: Sunday 21 Jun 2020

Top tier international law firm are currently looking to hire a Trainee/ Junior Patent Attorney to join the firm's high profile Digital team based in London. The ideal candidate will have a degree/ background in computer science, physics or Electronic Engineering.

This is a unique opportunity to develop an exciting career in the patent profession with this role offering excellent training and career development prospects and the chance to join an international, future-facing law firm.

Role Profile:

The Intellectual Property group is one of the largest teams in Europe for patent and trademark work and the firm's qualified patent attorneys work alongside the IP, litigation, corporate and commercial lawyers- this is a full-service law firm that is able to provide a fully integrated service for all stages in the IP life cycle. The firm's IP clients include blue-chip businesses, research institutes, start-ups and spin outs, and growth technology companies across all disciplines.

The firm are looking to hire Trainee/ Junior Patent Attorneys to join their market-leading Intellectual Property team in London and welcome applications from new entrants to the profession as well as those who are partly or recently qualified.

You will be provided with ongoing training and development whilst studying for the exams appropriate to the stage of your career such as a Certificate in Intellectual Property and UK and/or European Patent exams. You will also work alongside experienced colleagues and leaders in their field who will guide you through the varied aspects of international patent law and how to apply these to meet your clients’ needs.

Responsibilities will include:

Assisting in the drafting and filing of patent applications;
Patent prosecution at the European Patent Office (EPO) and the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO);
EPO oral proceedings work;
Involvement in freedom to operate opinions, IP due diligence and litigation.

Candidate Requirements:

The firm are looking for candidates with a strong academic record in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field. In addition, the ideal candidate will:

Have a Masters and/or PhD in a relevant field and/or have industry experience;
Be self-motivated and interested in further developing their knowledge of IP law and patent prosecution work;
Be proactive in undertaking a wide range of work, across diverse technical and legal areas;
Have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with experience working under pressure towards tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy;
Be flexible in their attitude and an effective team player, willing to collaborate and build professional relationships across all levels; and
Have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus, pension and flexible benefits.

To Apply:

Please contact: David Thomson, Director

London: 0203 174 2482

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Testimonials

I had the chance to know David during a selection process. He has proved himself a valuable supporter: very proactive and helpful, he has been reliable presence during the whole procedure. As a candidate, I felt reassured and personally backed (he answered my doubts and questions even during the weekend). Working with him was a successful experience.

Rachele MaterassiEU LawyerW.L. Gore

I had the opportunity to work with David whilst making a recent career move from trainee solicitor into a newly qualified position. David understood immediately what both my short term and long term objectives were and gave incredibly useful advice on the direction I should take to achieve those aims. David never tried to advocate positions out of convenience, and didn’t force me to pursue or consider roles that I wasn’t genuinely interested in. I was impressed that David really listened to what I was saying. This meant that only relevant opportunities were sent my way and I wasn’t inundated with irrelevant vacancies which can be frustrating. David was diligent throughout every stage in the recruitment process ensuring I had enough information to make the right decision at what is a daunting time in any legal career. The whole process was incredibly smooth and I really felt that I always had support and someone fighting my corner at all times! This helped to take the pressure off me and make everything easier. This coupled with the fact I found David very easy to talk to made everything less scary. David always made himself available to answer emails, calls and to chat things through. This flexibility was much appreciated as it meant I could have meaningful discussions out with office hours. I have no hesitation in recommending Thomson Legal Recruitment.

Aimee DoranSolicitor, Dentons LLP

I can’t recommend David highly enough. He has excellent knowledge of the legal industry and provided me with invaluable support prior to both of my interviews. David was very proactive and kept me fully updated throughout the process, in addition to ensuring I had settled in well once I had secured the position which I really appreciated.

Leanne HammellCommercial Solicitor, Pinsent Masons LLP

I would recommend David to any solicitor or legal professional for a number of reasons but the excellent support he provides throughout the application process is by far the best reason for me. Although I was looking for quite a specific role, I found David to be very helpful, informative and above all available when it came to the job market at any given time in multiple jurisdictions. I have only used Thomson Legal for a few months however, I have been successful in obtaining my ideal position and its is down to David’s knowledge of the Scottish (and international) legal markets that I am in the position I am today. I have thanked him personally for all of his help and I would recommend any to legal professional, the services on offer at Thomson Legal.

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