Trainee Patent Attorney - Engineering & IT

J A Kemp LLP; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading patent and trademark firm in London is looking for a Trainee Patent Attorney in Engineering & IT. The role offers a structured training program leading to qualification as a European and UK Chartered patent attorney. Candidates should possess a minimum 2.1 honours degree in a relevant scientific or technical field and demonstrate strong English communication skills. The firm supports professional development with benefits like flexible working and private health insurance.

Benefits

Flexible working (work from home two days per week)

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loan

Private health insurance

Personal travel and accident insurance

Group life and income protection insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Trainee Attorney Introduction Payment

Qualifications

• Candidates should have an excellent academic record.
• First or higher degree or doctorate considered.

Responsibilities

• Work on protecting intellectual property assets.
• Grow businesses with legal expertise.

Skills

Excellent spoken and written English

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Ability to explain complex matters clearly

Education

Minimum 2.1 honours degree in a scientific or technical subject

Job description

Trainee Patent Attorney – Engineering & IT

Join J A Kemp LLP as a trainee patent attorney. Training will combine your knowledge of science with legal expertise, you to work on protecting intellectual property assets and growing businesses.

About J A Kemp LLP

J A Kemp LLP is a leading UK and European patent and trademark firm with offices in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Paris and Munich. We handle patent applications across the UK, Europe and worldwide, and specialise in patent oppositions and appeals before the European Patent Office.

Training and Professional Development

We offer a structured training programme that leads to qualification as a European and UK Chartered patent attorney. The programme includes one‑to‑one mentoring, external courses, internal tutorials and on‑the‑job training. We support your professional development throughout your career and provide a competitive salary package and a range of benefits: flexible working (work from home two days per week), cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loan, private health insurance, personal travel and accident insurance, group life and income protection insurance, contributory pension scheme and a Trainee Attorney Introduction Payment.

How to Apply

Candidates should have an excellent academic record and a minimum 2.1 honours degree in a scientific or technical subject (physics, engineering, computer science, electronics or materials science). Applicants holding or studying for a first or higher degree or doctorate are also considered. Excellent spoken and written English, an eye for detail and the ability to explain complex matters clearly are essential. We look for proactive, friendly, team‑oriented candidates who are good listeners.

Recruitment Process

J A Kemp is committed to a fair, bias‑free recruitment process. CVs are not reviewed until the interview stage; decisions at the initial stage are based solely on the application form. Please omit personal identifiers such as name, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation from your responses.