Patents Senior Associate​/Legal Director

Adamson Jones Senior Associate / Legal Director (Patents)

Gateley Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Legal | Industries:
Professional Services

• Patent attorney services for direct clients, usually UK‑based, including:
  • Drafting of new patent applications
  • Prosecuting patent applications in the UK and Europe, and overseas via associates
  • Handling freedom‑to‑operate reviews and opinions
  • 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.

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.

• 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

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…