Trainee Patent Attorney – Electro-Mechanical

EIP is looking for a trainee patent attorney to join our Leeds team and focus on electro-mechanical inventions and innovation. The role will include hands‑on work from day one with regular client and inventor contact. You will have the opportunity to work across robotics, automation, control systems and connected devices, with scope to move into medical devices and clean technologies. This is hands‑on, high‑impact work for market‑leading engineering clients.

September 2027 is our standard start date, but we’re happy to consider candidates who are ready to join us earlier – get in touch and we’ll talk it through.

With the launch of VisserAI, our attorneys are working with the most cutting edge suite of AI tools, driving up client satisfaction and attorney efficiency. If you want to start your career at a firm which is leaning into the future of professional services then look no further.

• Work on complex, high‑value matters from patent drafting to litigation
• Be part of a top‑tier team trusted on some of Europe’s most high‑profile patent cases
• Operate where technologies intersect – robotics, automation, health‑tech and beyond
• Learn alongside experts recognised for depth, rigour and results.

• Academic degree in physics, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical or electronic engineering, or a closely related discipline
• PhD welcome, but not essential – expertise and capability matter most
• Curious, analytical, and excited by challenging technology
• Excellent written and verbal English, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
• Meticulous attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work independently
• Motivated to develop your networking skills and contribute to business development.

EIP is an award‑winning patent practice known for handling high‑value, complex patent matters. With offices across the UK, Germany, Sweden, and the US, we combine global reach with a collaborative, forward‑thinking culture where innovation, inclusion, and teamwork thrive.

We’re also deeply committed to diversity and inclusion – proud supporters of the IP Inclusive initiative and signatories to the IP Inclusive Charter.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.