Patents Senior Associate / Legal Director in Leeds

Adamson Jones Senior Associate / Legal Director (Patents)

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About The Role

Adamson Jones has an outstanding opportunity for a full‑time patent attorney who wishes to further their career in a growing patent and trade mark firm. In this role, you will be taking over a small practice of existing clients and be supported to grow your own practice and team in one of our regional offices. The prospects for development to partnership are excellent. The role is for a patent attorney with a background in electronics and software, with the ability to handle a wide range of subject matter, including mechanical.

Responsibilities

• Patent attorney services for direct clients, usually UK‑based, including:
  • Drafting of new patent applications
  • Prosecuting patent applications in the UK and Europe, and overseas via associates
  • Handling freedom‑to‑operate reviews and opinions
  • Providing associated patent advice
• Prosecution of UK and European patent applications for overseas associate clients
• Supporting clients in the management of their patent portfolio and development of their in‑house IP management function
• Working alongside other professionals in Gateley, such as solicitors and IP consultants, to provide a broader range of professional services to clients
• Business development activities, including growing networks, strengthening existing relationships of the firm, and pitching to potential new clients

Qualifications

• Qualification as a UK and European patent attorney
• Minimum of 5 years of post‑qualification experience
• A background in electronics and software
• Significant experience of direct client work, including drafting of new applications
• Effective client communication and portfolio management skills
• Enthusiasm for business development and networking
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

An excellent salary and competitive remuneration package, with potential annual bonus, is on offer. Gateley embraces a hybrid culture with a mixture of home and office working. Learning and development are supported through our Learn platform. The My Flex rewards package includes annual leave, cycle‑to‑work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits, with flexibility to purchase extra days.

We are proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, forward‑thinking culture and strong values of ambition, inclusion and teamwork.

Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are key to Gateley’s culture. We recruit talented people from diverse backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability or culture.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Legal