Patent Attorney
Job Location: Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, GB, BS37 7NE
Application Deadline: 2026-10-17
Start Date: 2026-11-17T10:00:49.58
Job Description
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional
LOCATION: Filton (80% of your working week must be office based)
What's in it for you
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more
- Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
- Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
- Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance, wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
- Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
About the Company and Culture
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?
How you will contribute to the team
- Provide advice to inventors on patentability, cross-examination of inventors, drafting, filing and prosecution of patent responsibility for one or more technology portfolio segments and be capable of autonomously adapting the content of the portfolio to the technical and commercial strategy of the company including prioritisation of inventions and geographical extent of patent protection in view of the competitive and commercial landscape.
- Advise on freedom to operate risks and pre-dispute work.
- Management of external patent counsel to deliver on time, quality and cost.
About You
- A fully qualified and registered UK Chartered Patent Attorney and/or a fully qualified and registered European Patent Attorney
- Proven experience of providing advice in the field of Intellectual Property (IP).
How we can support you
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Additional Information
- This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
- Company: Airbus Operations Limited
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Experience Level: Professional
- Job Family: Legal
- Summary: Location: Bristol Area, Type: Full time, Posted: Country: United Kingdom
- Requisition: JR Posting ID: 6b04052c07b71043dcc5ea7a00d30000
We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.
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Patent Attorney in Gloucester employer: Airbus S.A.S.
Airbus Defence and Space in Newport is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises flexibility and innovation. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth within a global team, while contributing to cutting-edge digital infrastructures that support advanced systems. The company's commitment to work-life balance, including part-time options, makes it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
