Trainee Patent Attorney (Chemist)

gje; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an ambitious Trainee Patent Attorney to start in September 2026. This position offers a unique blend of on-the-job training and formal education towards qualification as a European and UK Patent Attorney. You will work with multinational clients and receive mentorship from industry leaders. The firm provides a competitive salary, hybrid-working options, and an inclusive workplace culture that supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Extensive in-house training program

Regular social events

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Ambitious chemistry graduate.
• Passion for science and contribution to business development.

Responsibilities

• Work on patent drafting, filing, and prosecution.
• Participate in a comprehensive training program.
• Engage in mentoring and business activities.

Education

Chemistry degree

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious chemistry graduate to join our Chemistry and Life Sciences practice group to start in September 2026.

Becoming a Trainee Patent Attorney at GJE will start you on a fulfilling career journey towards full qualification as a European and UK Patent Attorney. In this role, you will draw on the technical knowledge and expertise gained from your degree while developing practical skills in patent drafting, filing and prosecution.

You can expect to work with a wide range of exciting clients right from the start of your training – Multinational corporations like Proctor & Gamble, alongside SMEs, start-ups and University Spin‑Outs. You will receive mentorship and guidance from our expert attorneys, who are leaders in their field, and enjoy the support of friendly, collaborative colleagues.

Our exceptional training programme will provide you with a year of on‑the‑job learning before enrolling you for the Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law. Ultimately you will be working towards qualification as both a European Patent Attorney and a Chartered (UK) Patent Attorney. You will be exposed to real responsibility early on in your training, allowing you to acquire the skills you need to grow into a successful patent attorney and achieve great things.

We support you in these studies through external courses and our extensive in‑house training programme. You will also benefit from mentoring and coaching by our industry‑leading and approachable senior attorneys, who are always happy to help.

Alongside working and studying for your professional exams we encourage you to get involved with areas of the business that interest you such as marketing and BD activities, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives and helping plan events with GJE’s social committee. Our open door policy means that senior staff are always interested in hearing feedback on our internal processes.

We offer a competitive salary (reviewed annually and upon exam success), hybrid‑working, great benefits & perks and a whole host of regular social events and wellbeing initiatives. We’re a friendly and supportive bunch and we think GJE is a great place to work.

We pride ourselves on our people and look for top graduates who demonstrate a passion for science and who can contribute to the continued development of our business.

As a minimum requirement, the successful candidate will fulfil the following criteria: