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Tech Patent Attorney – Physics / Engineering / Telecoms (London)

A highly regarded London based intellectual property firm is looking to recruit a part-qualified or recently qualified Tech Patent Attorney to join its expanding Physics & Engineering practice in London.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a part-qualified, finals standard or recently qualified Tech Patent Attorney seeking genuine client exposure, high-quality drafting work and involvement in commercially strategic patent matters across a broad range of technologies. The firm continues to win significant new instructions and looks forward to welcoming a new member of the team!

The successful candidate will likely work on technologies including:

• Optics and photonics
• Telecommunications
• Software
• Electronics
• Emerging technologies and complex engineering innovations

Unlike more process-driven environments, this role offers substantial direct client interaction from an early stage. You will be encouraged to become embedded with clients, visiting them on-site, contributing strategically to projects and developing trusted advisory relationships.

You can expect to gain exposure to:

• Patent drafting and prosecution
• Strategic IP advisory work
• Freedom-to-operate and infringement analysis
• Complex project-based portfolio work
• Client-facing strategy discussions and innovation support
• Some EPO opposition and appeal work

The team is particularly attractive for Tech Patent Attorneys looking to move away from a “bill bill bill” culture. The firm prides itself on being collaborative, non-sales-driven and genuinely supportive, allowing attorneys to focus on delivering high-quality client work and developing their skills both technically and commercially.

The environment is sociable and team-oriented, with regular organised events, and networking.

Additional highlights include:

• Excellent study and qualification support
• Strong mentoring from highly experienced senior attorneys
• High levels of responsibility and client contact early in your career
• A healthy work/life balance
• Hybrid working, with trainees expected to spend more time in the office to support development and collaboration
• Genuine long-term progression opportunities within a growing practice

Candidates should ideally have:

• A strong academic background in Physics, Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science or a related discipline
• Part qualification or recently qualified status as a UK and/or European Patent Attorney
• Strong drafting ability and communication skills
• A commercial mindset and enthusiasm for direct client engagement

For a confidential discussion, please contact Clare Humphris (clare.humphris@saccomann.com) or Lisa Kelly (lisa.kelly@saccomann.com) or call on 0113 245 3338