Patent Attorney – Engineering Physics

Patent Attorney - Engineering Physics Bristol, Cambridge, London or Manchester Mewburn Ellis is the forward-looking IP firm. Over 150 years old, but very much with a focus on the future, we are at the top of our profession. We are ‘Top Tier’ in Legal 500, ‘Band 1’ in Chambers & Partners UK, ‘Gold Ranked’ for EPO work and ‘Top Tier’ in IAM Patent 1000, as well as being ‘Recommended’ in MIP IP Stars and WTR.

There has never been a more exciting time to work for us. We have seen significant sustained growth over several years across our five offices in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester and Munich. Maybe it’s time to join us on our journey.

The role

We’re looking for a high-performing Associate, Senior Associate or IP Director to join our highly successful Technology & Engineering team. This is a newly created role as a result of expansion, which will help us to grow our capacity and capability further and provide a great opportunity for you to develop your expertise and build a long-term career.

With a total headcount of 50 attorneys across all levels, the Mewburn Ellis Technology & Engineering team is Europe’s largest, so expect to be working on significant projects for a range of direct clients including large multi-nationals. These projects are significant in scope and will involve collaboration across offices, both within and beyond the Technology and Engineering Practice Group.

The work is expected to include a significant focus on consumer products with direct client contact.

About 50% of your time will be focussed on patent drafting and around 25% is likely to involve FTO work, with the remainder involving prosecution, landscaping, advisory work and opposition support. This is primarily a fee-earning role, with no business development necessary unless this is an area of interest, in which case we can look to accommodate and develop this as part of your CPD.

The role is therefore a relatively traditional attorney position - fast-paced and commercial with a focus on quality and client relations.

Joining us, you’ll enjoy transparency when it comes to defining your career path and operate in an environment that is friendly, collaborative and developmental. You will work independently but will benefit from close working relationships with the local team of attorneys, business support colleagues and IP specialists and due to our structure and ways of working you’ll be freed up to concentrate on what you do best!

We have a forward-looking, ambitious and inclusive approach at Mewburn Ellis and as an Associate, Senior Associate or IP Director, you can expect to develop your full potential as we will invest in you to allow you to grow personally and professionally.

• Competitive salary & bonus scheme
• Hybrid office and home working (50/50)
• Flexible working hours
• 30 days leave (exc. Bank Holidays)
• Health scheme including Health Assurance
• Generous pension scheme, enhanced family leave
• Cycle to work scheme, interest-free season travel ticket loan
• Firmwide discretionary bonus scheme
• Paid day off for charitable endeavours
• Discount Voucher Scheme, Electric Car Scheme
• Workplace ISA, Medicash, Care concierge

You’ll hone your skills as a Patent Attorney through development reviews and regular input from experienced partners. And because we are merit-based, joining us means your career progression is in your own hands.

Our successful growth story is down to our people. And we take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously - offering a huge suite of initiatives to de-stress, engage and enthuse. We care about wider society too, and the communities in which we operate - read about our Forward Community Programme to find out more about how we're giving back.

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