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Life Sciences Patent Attorney

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted March 25, 2026
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Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Europe’s largest patent and trade mark practices. You’ll work on a broad range of technologies across the Biotech and Chemical Life Sciences space, advising innovative clients ranging from start-ups to global life sciences companies. This role offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to work on complex, commercially important Life Sciences innovations.

Job Responsibility

  • Drafting and prosecuting Life Sciences Patent applications
  • Preparing and handling matters relating to office action responses
  • Working autonomously and as part of a team on EPO oppositions and appeals
  • Advising clients on IP strategy and portfolio development, utilising your expect patent portfolio management skills
  • Liaising with internal cross office teams, external stakeholders, clients and overseas attorneys

Requirements

  • Dual qualified Patent Attorney (European and Chartered UK)
  • Have at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience
  • Have a strong academic background in a Life Sciences related discipline
  • Have experience in biotech and/or chemical patent work
  • Enjoy working collaboratively within a close-knit and high-performing team
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and attention to detail

Nice to have

A knowledge of Biochemistry and/or Bioinformatics will be considered advantageous

What we offer

competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing

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