Part Qualified Patent Attorney (IT & Engineering)
* Posted: 8th August 2025
* Deadline: 30th September 2025
* Type: Permanent
* Location: London
We are looking for a part-qualified patent attorney with experience of working with hi-tech clients, to join our highly regarded IT & Engineering practice group.
You will be involved in the drafting and prosecution of UK and European patent applications for a range of domestic and international companies, giving you a broad spectrum of interesting work and technologies. You will gain experience in direct client work, and as you pass your professional exams, this will include oppositions before the EPO, contentious matters, and providing strategic IP advice to our clients.
Opportunities for career development and training are a big part of our success. At GJE, we support you in developing your skills and advancing your career. We help you play to your strengths and develop experience in areas that interest you, adding value to the business and building upon its success.
Our trainees enjoy the benefits of hybrid working – whether from home or our vibrant City of London office, where individual offices and open plan areas are available to suit your working style.
We are based at the prestigious Broadgate Tower, where the heart of the city meets Shoreditch (and also in Munich, in alliance with Wächtershäuser & Hartz). The tower offers fantastic offices in a prime location, often featured in film and TV productions! We offer flexible working arrangements and would be happy to discuss this and our benefits during the interview process.
Why GJE?
* GJE offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a career that reflects your talents and aligns with your goals. We promote creative thinking and collaboration, allowing everyone to contribute to various projects and the firm’s success.
* Our culture provides clear feedback, guidance, and resources for your professional development, including external courses, exams, webinars, workshops, and internal training.
* Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits and excellent career progression opportunities at GJE.
Person Specification
* Minimum QM/Foundation/equivalent and 18 months’ experience
* Relevant degree such as physics
* Experience in drafting and prosecution
* Strong client care skills
* Ability to meet deadlines and use initiative
* Excellent attention to detail
About GJE LLP
GJE LLP is one of the UK’s leading intellectual property firms, recognized by top UK legal directories. We are based in modern offices at London’s Broadgate Tower and Munich, in alliance with Wächtershäuser & Hartz. Our friendly, supportive, and collaborative culture offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, excellent benefits, and regular social and wellbeing events. We believe it’s a great place to work!
Our core practice groups are: 1. Trade Marks, 2. Chemistry & Life Sciences (patents), and 3. IT & Engineering (patents). We serve a diverse client base including entrepreneurs, universities, SMEs, multinationals, and legal firms worldwide.
Our success is driven by our people
With around 125 staff in London, we are small enough for you to get to know everyone but large enough to offer great career prospects. We have a clear strategic vision and an impressive track record.
Competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities await you at GJE.
To apply
Please apply directly to us, uploading your up-to-date CV, or via one of our approved recruitment agencies. We do not accept applications through third-party websites or unapproved agencies.
We value diversity and equal opportunities. If you have any special requirements, contact us at careers@gje.com to discuss necessary adjustments.
Vision
We have a diverse workforce with a shared vision to be the right choice in intellectual property, and we aspire to be the right place for your career development.
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