Engineering Patent Attorney
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
Are you a dual-qualified UK & European Patent Attorney looking to work with some of the most innovative companies in technology today?
TalentCloud Group is partnering with a leading international law firm to identify an ambitious patent attorney to join a growing London-based patent practice. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies spanning software, artificial intelligence, electronics, engineering, and emerging technologies, while collaborating closely with colleagues and clients across multiple international markets.
You'll play a key role in helping innovative businesses protect, develop, and maximize the value of their intellectual property portfolios, supporting companies from early-stage ventures through to global market leaders.
The Opportunity
Joining a highly regarded patent team, you will gain broad exposure to sophisticated patent matters and work directly with experienced partners, associates and clients on a range of strategic IP projects.
Your work will include:
- Drafting high-quality patent applications across a diverse range of technologies
- Managing prosecution before the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), European Patent Office (EPO), and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- Advising clients on patent portfolio development and IP strategy
- Conducting freedom-to-operate and patentability assessments
- Supporting IP due diligence for financing rounds, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
- Assisting with contentious patent matters, including oppositions and appeals
- Working directly with innovative technology businesses at various stages of growth
- Collaborating with international colleagues on cross-border patent matters
This role offers significant responsibility, client exposure, and the opportunity to develop your practice within a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.
Essential Requirements
- Dual-qualified UK & European Patent Attorney
- 1-3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Strong patent drafting and prosecution experience before the EPO and/or UKIPO
- Ability to manage matters with an appropriate level of independence
- Experience across engineering, software, electronics, AI, or other high-tech subject areas
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Commercial mindset and ability to provide practical client-focused advice
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadline pressure
- Collaborative, proactive and team-oriented approach
Desirable Experience
- Software and artificial intelligence technologies
- Bioinformatics or computational life sciences applications
- Patent oppositions and appeals
- Business development and client relationship management
- Interest in contributing to thought leadership, networking and marketing initiatives
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Work with highly innovative technology businesses and investors
Exposure to sophisticated international patent work
Broad technical scope spanning software, AI, electronics and engineering
Direct client contact and responsibility from an early stage
Collaborative international environment
Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
Opportunity to help shape and grow a successful London patent practice
Interested?
If you're a UK & European Patent Attorney looking for a role that combines high-quality work, international exposure, and genuine career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply directly or contact TalentCloud Group for a confidential discussion.