Engineering Patent Attorney, Intellectual Property — London

A leading global law firm is seeking an engineering patent attorney to join its growing London patent team. The successful candidate will work closely with US colleagues on a broad range of patent matters for innovative companies across software, artificial intelligence, electronics, engineering and other cutting-edge technologies, supporting clients from emerging companies through to established market leaders.

The role offers exposure to a varied practice, including patent drafting and prosecution before the UK Intellectual Property Office, the European Patent Office and the World Intellectual Property Organization, strategic patent portfolio development, freedom-to-operate analyses, due diligence for corporate transactions, and contentious matters such as oppositions and appeals.

Working directly with partners, other associates and clients, the successful candidate will be encouraged to take ownership of matters, build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the London patent practice.

• Dual-qualified UK & European Patent Attorney with 1–3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience drafting patent applications and prosecuting before at least the EPO and/or UKIPO, with the ability to handle matters independently.
• Experience of, and willingness to work across, a range of engineering and high-tech subject matter, including technologies outside the candidate's immediate area of expertise.
• Interest in advising innovative companies across sectors including software, artificial intelligence, electronics and engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide commercially focused advice.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously, prioritise effectively and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of an international team.
• Knowledge or experience of software/AI advantageous, particularly bioinformatics applications.
• Interest in business development and willingness to participate in client-facing and marketing activities advantageous.
• Undergraduate degree in physics, electronics, computer science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline required; relevant postgraduate qualification preferred but not essential.