Associate - IT & Engineering
This is a Permanent, vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
We are looking for a dual-qualified UK and European Patent Attorney with experience in hi-tech subject matter to join our friendly and highly regarded IT & Engineering practice group.
This role would suit a qualified attorney who is ready to take on a high level of responsibility within a supportive, partner-led team. You will manage a varied and interesting caseload for clients with a broad mix of technical and legal needs, advising on drafting, filing and prosecution as well as oppositions, appeals before the EPO and contentious advisory work. You will have scope to deepen your specialist expertise, build trusted client relationships and play an active role in delivering strategic, commercially focused IP advice.
Alongside your client work, we would welcome your contribution to the wider success of the firm. Depending on your interests, this could include business development, mentoring and supporting more junior colleagues, contributing to training and recruitment, or helping improve our internal procedures and systems. You will be joining a collaborative environment where experienced attorneys are encouraged to shape their careers and contribute to the continued development of the practice.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, together with a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to progress your career in a collaborative, high-quality professional environment.
Who we are looking for
- Dual-qualified UK and European Patent Attorney
- Background in physics, engineering, software or a related technical discipline, with experience supporting hi-tech clients
- Strong drafting and prosecution experience across UK and European patent applications
- Strong client care skills, with the confidence to provide clear, strategic and commercially focused advice
- Good commercial awareness and an understanding of how IP strategy supports clients’ wider business objectives
- Confidence managing matters independently, using initiative and sound judgement
- Drive and ambition to develop your career and contribute to the wider success of 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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