Job Description

Patents Associate / Senior Associate

Location: Leeds 

Salary: £95,000 to £125,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ post-qualification experience

This is an excellent opportunity for a UK and European Patent Attorney to join a growing patents and trade marks practice in Leeds.

If you have a background in electronics and software and enjoy direct client work, you’ll take over a small existing client base while being supported to grow your own practice and, over time, build a team. The role offers strong long-term progression, including a clear route to partnership for the right person.

The Opportunity

• Draft new patent applications

• Prosecute UK and European patent applications, and manage overseas filings via associates

• Handle freedom-to-operate reviews and provide associated opinions and advice

• Support clients with portfolio management and development of in-house IP processes

• Act for both direct clients (often UK-based) and overseas associate clients

• Work collaboratively with wider professional services colleagues to deliver joined-up support

• Contribute to business development, networking and pitching to new clients

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified as a UK and European Patent Attorney

• 5+ years’ post-qualification experience

• Technical background in electronics and software

• Strong direct client experience, including drafting new applications

• Excellent client communication and portfolio management skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• High level of professionalism and integrity

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to handle a broader range of subject matter, including mechanical

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £95,000 to £125,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Hybrid working (home and office)

• Support to develop and grow your own practice

• Clear pathway for progression, including partnership potential

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist patent and trade mark attorney firm with a strong reputation for helping businesses protect, manage and maximise the value of their intellectual property. The firm works with clients ranging from start-ups and SMEs through to established manufacturers, and also represents overseas associate clients in the UK and Europe.

Location & Working Arrangements

Leeds. Hybrid working available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.