Trainee Patent Attorney Electronics

An opportunity has arisen in our Glasgow office for a graduate with a background in Electronics. As a graduate entrant you will be given full support to achieve qualification as a chartered UK and European patent attorney. We run our own comprehensive in-house ‘Training Academy' which combines tutorials, and lectures as well as mentoring and supervision from partners and other qualified attorneys. In addition, you will also gain a range of commercial skills, such as business development and client care, as part of our on-going personal development programme.
Please visit the graduate section of our website for more information about our Training Academy and our Software and Electronics practice group.
First round interviews will take place via video call.
The role requires a strong background in electronics and therefore would suit graduates who have studied Electronics and Electrical Engineering . We also welcome applications from those who have studied Physics, but you will need to demonstrate a strong background in electronics - please state which modules you have studied. Applications are welcomed from those completing a doctorate, undertaking postgraduate research or working in industry.
You need to demonstrate technical excellence, an interest in the commercial world and appreciate the importance of intellectual property to businesses.
Working as a patent attorney requires not only an excellent technical and academic background but the ability to draft comprehensive documents and defend complex legal arguments. It is a challenging and rewarding role enabling you to be involved with leading edge research as well as understanding and supporting the commercial objectives of a diverse client base worldwide.
Competitive salary dependent on qualification and experience
~26 days' annual holiday, plus statutory holidays
~ Contributory pension scheme
~ Life assurance
~ Cycle to work scheme
~ Season ticket loans
~ Payment of membership fees to professional bodies required for the role
~ Hybrid working
~ Access to mental health and wellbeing information and support
~ Discounts portal (retail, travel, days out etc.)