Associate - Chemistry
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
We are looking for an experienced Chemistry Patent Attorney with strong pharmaceutical sector experience to join our supportive and ambitious team. Whether you are already qualified, or a finalist ready to take the next step in your career, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Working closely with our partner-led teams, you will manage a varied and interesting caseload and gain exposure to the full range of patent work for clients with a broad mix of technical and legal needs. Patent attorneys at GJE work across drafting, filing and prosecution, as well as oppositions and appeals before the EPO and contentious advisory work. We are committed to helping you build well-rounded experience across the profession, while giving you the opportunity to develop specialist expertise that will support a successful and rewarding long-term career.
Alongside this breadth of training and experience, we welcome and value contributions to the wider success of the firm. You will have opportunities to get involved in areas that interest you, whether that is business development, training and recruitment, or improving internal procedures and systems, helping us continue to develop and remain at the forefront of the profession.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, together with a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative, high-quality professional environment.
Who we are looking for
- Dual-qualified (or finalist-level) UK and European Patent Attorney
- Background in chemistry, with experience supporting pharmaceutical clients
- Experience of drafting and prosecution
- Strong client care skills, with the ability to provide clear, commercially focused advice
- Good commercial awareness
- Confidence working independently, using initiative and sound judgement
- Drive and ambition to develop your career within a supportive, high-quality professional environment
The Firm
GJE is one of Europe’s leading intellectual property firms and a place to thrive in your chosen career. Whether you're just starting out, changing direction, or bringing years of experience, GJE welcomes you to grow with us.
Your journey here can take many paths. From vital support roles in IT, HR, specialist IP administration, BD & Marketing, and accounts, to fee-earning positions from trainee attorneys to experienced partners – and everything in between, we are committed to helping you build skills, gain confidence, and shape a career that’s meaningful to you.
Whether you're developing new capabilities or bringing deep expertise to the table, you’ll receive thoughtful feedback, clear guidance, and the support you need to keep progressing. We value the insight and leadership that experienced professionals bring, and we’re committed to helping you make a lasting impact.
You’ll be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration and learning. With 125 people, you’ll get to know your colleagues, contribute to exciting projects, and take part in a wide range of training opportunities. At GJE, you’re never just a number — you are part of something bigger and what you do matters.
The Benefits
Testimonials
Heather Scott
- Partner
I help train our new starters and part-qualified attorneys, which I really enjoy, not least because it’s always a good test of my own skills!
Krishna Lall
- Trainee Patent Attorney
One of the great things about working at GJE is the variety of work that I am given.
Tom Rayner
- IP Support Specialist
GJE is a great place to work. Friendly, helpful and approachable sums up everyone here. Just be you, and you’ll fit in fine.
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