Trainee Patent Attorney - Biotechnology

Trainee Patent Attorney - Biotechnology/Biochemistry - Tier 1 Firm

London

£30,000 - £32,000 + comprehensive benefits package


A rare opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Patent Attorney in Biotechnology to join a major Tier 1 private practice.

The Company

This highly reputable, progressive and outward-looking Tier 1 firm is looking for a Trainee Patent Attorney to join an established team of high-calibre attorneys. Their culture is very team-oriented and they pride themselves on the transparency of staff careers, so turnover is extremely low by industry standards. As a Biotechnology Trainee Patent Attorney, you will be part of a responsive organisation where client care is at the centre of every decision. Their business model is commercially oriented, so you'll be encouraged to take a hands-on approach when managing clients. They offer a fulfilling and meritocratic career path alongside long term benefits to include annual bonuses, private healthcare and a generous holiday entitlement.

The Role

* Training towards full qualification as a Patent Attorney, you will be provided with a fantastic internal training programme which is structured around the individual;
* Gaining first-hand experience in patent drafting and prosecuting as you learn, you'll be encouraged to exercise your strong written and communication skills;
* You will have the opportunity to be involved in some truly pioneering technologies within the Life Sciences and Biotechnology sectors from the outset;
* Reporting into an industry-leading Partner, you will learn on the job and confidently build your skills-sets required to becoming a leading Patent Attorney.

The Person

* Of graduate calibre, with a 1st class honours degree in a Life Sciences related subject (Biochemistry, Biology) from a Russell Group University;
* Possessing a strong academic record (A grades or B grades achieved at A-level) is essential for this firm in order to train for professional examinations;
* With a sharp eye for detail, coupled with the confidence to communicate to a variety of different stakeholders, you should possess a keen appetite for new technologies and enjoy working alone as much as being part of a team.

If you're looking for a genuinely inspiring, innovation-driven private practice as the first step in your goal to qualifying as a Patent Attorney, then click the apply button now!

Harley Wright