The role
Adamson Jones has an outstanding
opportunity for a full-time patent attorney who wishes to further their career
in a growing patent and trade mark attorney firm. In this role, you will be taking
over a small practice of existing clients of the firm, as well as being
supported to grow your own practice and team in one of our regional offices. The
prospects for development of this role to partnership are excellent. This role is for a patent attorney with a
background in electronics and software, with the ability to handle a wide range
of subject matter, including mechanical, being advantageous.
Duties will include:
* Patent attorney services for direct clients, usually UK-based, including:
o Drafting of new patent applications
o Prosecuting patent applications in the UK and Europe, and overseas via associates
o Handling freedom-to-operate reviews and opinions
o Providing associated patent advice
* Prosecution of UK and European patent applications for overseas associate clients
* Supporting clients in the management of their patent portfolio and the development of their in-house IP management function
* Working alongside other professionals in Gateley, such as solicitors and IP consultants, in providing a broader range of professional services to clients
* Business development activities, including the growing of networks inside and outside of Gateley, strengthening existing relationships of the firm, and pitching to potential new clients
An
excellent salary is on offer for the individual that meets the company's needs.
Furthermore, the added benefits package is also one not to be
missed Gateley are fully embracing the new hybrid culture, so a mixture
of both home and office working is available.
The team
Adamson Jones is a patent and trade mark attorney
firm specialising in obtaining intellectual property rights for businesses and
organisations in the UK, Europe and throughout the world. As part of Gateley,
we work in a progressive arrangement alongside our colleagues in the wider
Group to provide clients with the benefits of joined up thinking and can offer
our clients a greater breadth and depth of IP services. As well as obtaining IP protection rights,
we also assist in managing and maximising the value of our clients' IP
portfolios to achieve their wider commercial goals, whether this relates to
exit, licensing, generating investment or other commercial opportunities.
We
work with clients ranging in size from start-ups and growing SMEs to established
manufacturers, and we have a global network of overseas associates, whose
clients we represent in the UK and Europe. We
are proud of our culture and values, which are based on being forward thinking,
straight talking, bright and open, and working together. We offer a supportive
and collaborative working environment, where you can grow and develop your
skills and knowledge.
The person
We
are looking for candidates with the following:
* Qualification as a UK and European patent attorney
* Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience
* A background in electronics and software
* Significant experience of direct client work, including drafting of new applications
* Effective client communication and portfolio management skills
* Enthusiasm for business development and networking
* High level of professionalism and integrity
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
About You
About Us
The benefits
With
support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment
and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be
rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an
annual bonus.
In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via
our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex
comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the
benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit,
employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season
ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent). Finally, with Perks At
Work/Home you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs
alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to
coding to languages to hip hop dance.
We are Gateley
We
are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to
the problems that our clients face. Gateley is a legal and professional
services group, we are a group of formidable experts in all areas of law and
business. Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right
answers and getting our legal and business clients where they need to be. We
support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to
private individuals, in the UK and beyond. Being part of Gateley is not just
about the expertise that you bring; it's about attitude too.
The
'Gateley Story' is the story of our people and our culture. It is what has got
us to where we are today as a successful business and it's the driving force
behind the Gateley Team Spirit and the values that have shaped it. We have a
set of shared internal values that capture what the Gateley Team Spirit is and
this includes five elements that bind us all together as one Gateley: Ambitious
for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do and Working
Together. Every year across the group, we recognise members of our team that
have gone and above and beyond and have lived these shared values. They are
recognised at our annual Gateley Team Spirit awards.
Diversity, inclusion
and well being
Diversity,
inclusion and well being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values.
We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures,
providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex,
race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture.
We
create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's
potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer
flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance
and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply
for any of our vacancies.
We
are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our
Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions.
Additional
Information
If
you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety
of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can
include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and
academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability and
references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be
relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.