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Glasgow
Hybrid
Purpose of Role: As a Trainee Patent Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting the Intellectual Property (IP) function across Weir’s Minerals and ESCO divisions. Working closely with experienced paralegals and patent attorneys, you’ll help safeguard Weir’s innovations by ensuring the smooth handling of patent-related processes and data. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in IP within a global engineering business, where your attention to detail, organisational skills, and eagerness to learn will directly contribute to protecting the company’s technological edge.
* What we offer: At Weir, we are proud to provide reward on a basis which is fair and attractive, including a competitive benefits package. Through our ‘We are Weir’ framework, we focus on the importance of our people and the contribution they make to our organisation.
* Health & Wellbeing: As a global organisation there isn’t one single solution that will enable us to take a proactive approach to our health and wellbeing. We have built a Health and Wellness framework focusing on Culture & Leadership, Safety & Environmental, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Wellbeing, Digital Wellbeing and Financial Wellbeing for different parts of the business to bring to life in a way that is most meaningful for them.
* Grow your Own Way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must go down. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
* Be You and Belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where everyone's contribution is recognised and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work closely with patent attorneys, fellow paralegals, and business teams to support a wide range of intellectual property activities
* Stay on top of deadlines through IP docketing, generating reports, and tracking key dates
* Keep our systems sharp by maintaining accurate records and ensuring data integrity in our IP databases
* Get hands-on with filings and admin from patent submissions to preparing presentations and handling vendor queries
* Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
* Degree preferred but not essential: relevant experience and a proactive, can-do attitude are equally valued
* Detail-driven and dependable: accuracy and the ability to juggle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines are key
* Familiarity with IP tools a bonus: knowledge of patent/trademark processes, Legal Tracker, or CPI is a plus.
We are Weir! Founded in 1871, Weir engineers solutions that improve safety, efficiency and sustainability – helping to provide the essential resources needed by a growing world. We are a global family. We are proud of our unique blend of talent, technology and culture. We are here to inspire you to do the best work of your life!
For additional information about what it’s like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Mining, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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