Associate IT & Engineering

We are looking for a dual-qualified UK and European Patent Attorney with experience in hi-tech subject matter to join our friendly and highly regarded IT & Engineering practice group.

This role would suit a qualified attorney who is ready to take on a high level of responsibility within a supportive partner-led team. You will manage a varied and interesting caseload for clients with a broad mix of technical and legal needs advising on drafting filing and prosecution as well as oppositions appeals before the EPO and contentious advisory work. You will have scope to deepen your specialist expertise build trusted client relationships and play an active role in delivering strategic commercially focused IP advice.

Alongside your client work we would welcome your contribution to the wider success of the firm. Depending on your interests this could include business development mentoring and supporting more junior colleagues contributing to training and recruitment or helping improve our internal procedures and systems. You will be joining a collaborative environment where experienced attorneys are encouraged to shape their careers and contribute to the continued development of the practice.

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

Who we are looking for

• Dual-qualified UK and European Patent Attorney
• Background in physics engineering software or a related technical discipline with experience supporting hi-tech clients
• Strong drafting and prosecution experience across UK and European patent applications
• Strong client care skills with the confidence to provide clear strategic and commercially focused advice
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of how IP strategy supports clients wider business objectives
• Confidence managing matters independently using initiative and sound judgement
• Drive and ambition to develop your career and contribute to the wider success of 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.