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The role
You will join an established, dynamic Manchester-based team, helping to grow it yet further by adding your expertise and energy. In the role you will work directly with a domestic UK client - aligning closely with their in-house IP team, helping to drive the relationship forward through your ability as a commercially-savvy and client-focussed trusted advisor.
The role is fast-paced and highly commercial, involving project management, freedom to operate, landscaping, invention harvesting, drafting, oppositions and prosecution both domestically and abroad in e.g. US, China, Japan.
You will be at the forefront of the commercial and technical relationship, consulting directly with the relevant R&D teams yourself and feeding into the in-house IP function at the client. The role is a challenging and exciting opportunity for ambitious patent attorneys looking for a deep, integrated relationship with a blue-chip UK corporation in fast-moving growth markets.
You will work closely with a number of partners, fellow associates, trainees and IP specialists in a large practice group.
We have a forward-looking, ambitious and inclusive approach at Mewburn Ellis and as a part-qualified Trainee or Associate, you can expect to develop your full potential. Your career is important to us, and we will invest in you to allow you to grow personally and professionally – so you don’t need experience in every area as we will upskill and support your learning every step of the way.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll hone your skills as a Patent Attorney through development reviews, internal and external tutorials, and regular input from experienced partners. And because we are merit-based, joining us means your career progression is in your own hands.
Our successful growth story is down to our people. And we take the wellbeing of our people seriously - offering a huge suite of initiatives to de-stress, engage and enthuse. We care about wider society too, and the communities in which we operate - read about our Forward Community Programme to find out more about how we're giving back.
About you
An enquiring, solution-orientated mind and a high-quality focus are a few traits we look for. You’ll have at least two years in the Intellectual Property profession, and we can consider a variety of backgrounds such as electronics, physics, natural sciences and most engineering disciplines. Along with technical expertise, you’ll possess the ability and experience to work independently and to manage projects and workflows. Being personable and approachable, with a willingness to continuously learn will also help! Ideally, you’ll also have had some solid client-facing experience.
If you are excited by the prospect of this role and where a career with Mewburn Ellis could take you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send a CV to our Resourcing and Talent Manager andy.whitlock@mewburn.com
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.
We reserve the right to cease advertising should we receive a high number of applicants.
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