At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic IP counselling and manage patent portfolios in Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals.
- Company: Dynamic boutique firm with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working model and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a growing team and build long-term relationships with diverse clients.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative projects and shape IP strategies for leading companies.
- Qualifications: Qualified CPA/EPA Patent Attorney with experience in Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced EPA/CPA qualified Patent Attorney with a background in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical related subject matter looking for a role where you can combine high-level strategic IP counselling with sophisticated Chemistry and pharmaceutical patent work? This opportunity is particularly well suited to Patent Attorneys who have worked in-house and enjoy operating at the intersection of innovation and commercial IP advice. Equally, those from private practice seeking greater involvement in portfolio strategy, licensing and business-focused IP advice will find a genuine opportunity to broaden their impact. Experience of advising clients within the cell therapy/gene therapy sector would be advantageous, but not essential.
You will be joining a growing and highly regarded boutique firm in growth phase, working closely with innovative life sciences and pharmaceutical companies, research organisations and investors. You will be acting as a trusted advisor on the development, protection and commercialisation of valuable IP assets; your visibility, expertise and astute judgement will be highly valued as an extension of in-house IP teams.
Beyond traditional drafting and prosecution, you will play a key role in helping clients shape and execute their respective IP strategies. This includes advising on patent portfolio management, freedom-to-operate considerations and broader commercial IP issues for a broad range of SME, corporate and international clients. You will be encouraged to build long‑term relationships with stakeholders, translating complex scientific concepts into clear, commercially focused advice that supports strategic business objectives.
The ideal candidate will be confident and commercially astute, engaging directly with decision-makers and capable of tailoring IP strategies to organisations at different stages of growth, from emerging pharma ventures through to established international businesses. You possess a growth mindset, focus on commercially‑oriented objectives and have an ability to deliver robust solutions in often complex IP environments.
The firm offers an established and diverse client base, alongside significant opportunities to develop new relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice. For attorneys who enjoy shaping strategy, influencing outcomes and building something meaningful, there is genuine scope to establish a strong professional profile and help drive the future direction of the firm.
In return, you will enjoy a highly flexible hybrid working model, with home and office‑based arrangements tailored to suit your circumstances and preferences. The culture is wholly collaborative, entrepreneurial and supportive, offering the autonomy and culture often associated with in-house environments, while maintaining the variety, technical depth and client exposure of private practice.
If you’re looking for a role where your commercial IP judgement is valued as highly as your technical expertise, and where you can make a visible impact on both client success and firm growth, then please contact James Dawes at EJ Legal: jamesd@ejgroup.co.uk for more information and a confidential conversation.
Patent Attorney - Chemistry & Pharmaceuticals - Qualified CPA/EPA employer: EJ Legal
Join a prestigious international law firm in London, where you will be part of a dynamic and ambitious team renowned for its exceptional IP litigation practice. With a commitment to employee growth, you will enjoy early responsibility, access to high-quality work, and competitive remuneration, all within a supportive work culture that values innovation and collaboration.
