Life Sciences Trainee Patent Attorney London, England
Job description
London
Vacancy: Trainee Patent Attorney
Discipline: Complex Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Biological Sciences
Technologies: Ability to work in complex life sciences fields such as gene editing, antibody technology, immunology, cell based therapies and regenerative medicines.
Preferred Minimum Level of Qualification: 1st Class Degree/Masters/PhD
EIP Tech group: EIP Life
Term: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Start date: 2023
About EIP
EIP is award-winning and specialises in high-value and complex patent matters with offices in Europe and the US. Our multidisciplinary team combines patent attorneys, litigators and commercial IP lawyers in three of the world’s main patent markets – Germany, UK and USA, and now also in the Nordics through our recent expansion into Sweden. EIP has an ever-growing client base, from major multinationals through exciting mid-stage IP-rich companies, to highly innovative start-ups, across the world.
The approach to progress is highly meritocratic, with patent attorneys at all levels receiving support through a sophisticated training program. New trainees get exposure to clients from the day of joining. Those who join us share in the team's stand-out visibility in the world of patents and get to celebrate our award wins.
Since 2018 EIP has been a five-time winner of European and UK Patent Contentious Firm of the Year by leading IP magazine, Managing IP while The Financial Times lists EIP as a leading European patent law firm, recently awarding EIP the highest possible ranking (gold stars across all six technology areas). Feedback received from clients and peers rates EIP as “unstuffy and its staff are very personable”, with “excellent technical and legal expertise”, and they “combine an exceptional professional ethic with impressive technical diligence”.
Diversity is an intrinsic part of EIP’s business culture. We are proud to support the IP Inclusive initiative and we are a signatory to the IP Inclusive Charter. EIP actively engages in diversity efforts and is committed to developing an attitude of openness for the benefit of all those working in the IP profession.
About EIP Life
The EIP Life practice has been built upon direct client work, with a client base which includes global healthcare companies and highly innovative start-ups. With offices nationally, our business come to us by recommendation from existing clients and on the strength of our reputation.
About the vacancy
We are continuing to develop our Life practice and are seeking a trainee patent attorney for a 2023 start. We are looking for candidates with previous experience in biotechnology and/or related life science topics. Any candidates with a background in computational biology would be of particular interest.
Although qualification to PhD level is preferred, we will consider any candidate with a strong first or further degree who demonstrates the required skill and knowledge to handle these technologies.
Skills, experience & qualifications
You will be comfortable working in a modern, fast-paced environment where you are given a level of autonomy to do your work.
Successful candidates will also be able to demonstrate the following:
- An appropriate professional attitude (personable, well prepared, flexible and enthusiastic)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely, and the ability to structure a precise and coherent argument
- Ability to deal with a variety of people at different levels
- Ability to balance knowledge of intellectual property law against commercial requirements
- Ability to work under pressure, which may be the result of competing and inflexible deadlines when working for more than one client at the same time
- Excellent research and presentation skills
- Meticulous attention to detail, and an analytical mind
- Initiative and the ability to act independently
Other information
Full academic and professional support ensures EIP are training the Intellectual Property stars of tomorrow.
With our state-of-the-art paperless systems, we offer hybrid working, three days in the office and two from home.
The firm has a friendly, progressive and mutually supportive working environment along with a smart casual dress policy and stylish modern offices.
Equal opportunities
EIP is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected], providing information about your availability to commence a new role. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the talent team.
