Associate Chemistry

We are looking for an experienced Chemistry Patent Attorney with strong pharmaceutical sector experience to join our supportive and ambitious team. Whether you are already qualified or a finalist ready to take the next step in your career we would be delighted to hear from you.

Working closely with our partner-led teams you will manage a varied and interesting caseload and gain exposure to the full range of patent work for clients with a broad mix of technical and legal needs. Patent attorneys at GJE work across drafting filing and prosecution as well as oppositions and appeals before the EPO and contentious advisory work. We are committed to helping you build well-rounded experience across the profession while giving you the opportunity to develop specialist expertise that will support a successful and rewarding long-term career.

Alongside this breadth of training and experience we welcome and value contributions to the wider success of the firm. You will have opportunities to get involved in areas that interest you whether that is business development training and recruitment or improving internal procedures and systems helping us continue to develop and remain at the forefront of the profession.

In return we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience together with a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative high-quality professional environment.

Who we are looking for

• Dual-qualified (or finalist-level) UK and European Patent Attorney
• Background in chemistry with experience supporting pharmaceutical clients
• Experience of drafting and prosecution
• Strong client care skills with the ability to provide clear commercially focused advice
• Good commercial awareness
• Confidence working independently using initiative and sound judgement
• Drive and ambition to develop your career within a supportive high-quality professional environment

GJE is one of Europes leading intellectual property firms and a place to thrive in your chosen career. Whether youre just starting out changing direction or bringing years of experience GJE welcomes you to grow with us.

Your journey here can take many paths. From vital support roles in IT HR specialist IP administration BD & Marketing and accounts to fee-earning positions from trainee attorneys to experienced partners and everything in between we are committed to helping you build skills gain confidence and shape a career thats meaningful to you.

Whether youre developing new capabilities or bringing deep expertise to the table youll receive thoughtful feedback clear guidance and the support you need to keep progressing. We value the insight and leadership that experienced professionals bring and were committed to helping you make a lasting impact.

Youll be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration and learning. With 125 people youll get to know your colleagues contribute to exciting projects and take part in a wide range of training opportunities. At GJE youre never just a number you are part of something bigger and what you do matters.