Trainee Patent Attorney – CLS (Chemistry)

We are looking for an ambitious chemistry graduate to join our Chemistry and Life Sciences (CLS) practice group to start in September 2026. Becoming a Trainee Patent Attorney at GJE will start you on a fulfilling career journey towards full qualification as a European and UK Patent Attorney. In this role, you will draw on the technical knowledge and expertise gained from your degree while developing practical skills in patent drafting, filing and prosecution.

You can expect to work with a wide range of exciting clients right from the start of your training – multinational corporations like Proctor & Gamble, alongside SMEs, start-ups and University Spin-Outs. You will receive mentorship and guidance from our expert attorneys, who are leaders in their field, and enjoy the support of friendly, collaborative colleagues.

GJE LLP is one of the UK’s leading intellectual property firms and is consistently recognised by the leading UK legal directories. We are based in modern offices in London’s Broadgate Tower where the City of London meets vibrant Shoreditch. Our firm has a clearly defined strategic vision for where we are heading and an impressive track record to match. There are around 125 of us in our London office, so we’re small and friendly enough for you to get to know everyone – but big enough to offer you great career prospects.

Our exceptional training programme will provide you with a year of on-the-job learning before enrolling you for the Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law. Ultimately you will be working towards qualification as both a European Patent Attorney and a Chartered (UK) Patent Attorney. You will be exposed to real responsibility early on in your training, allowing you to acquire the skills you need to grow into a successful patent attorney and achieve great things.

We support you in these studies through external courses and our extensive in-house training programme. You will also benefit from mentoring and coaching by our industry-leading and approachable senior attorneys, who are always happy to help.

Alongside working and studying for your professional exams we encourage you to get involved with areas of the business that interest you such as marketing and BD activities, diversity and inclusion initiatives and helping plan events with GJE’s social committee.

We offer a competitive salary (reviewed annually and upon exam success), hybrid-working, great benefits & perks and a whole host of regular social events and wellbeing initiatives. We’re a friendly and supportive bunch and we think GJE is a great place to work.

We pride ourselves on our people and look for top graduates who demonstrate a passion for science and who can contribute to the continued development of our business. As a minimum requirement, the successful candidate will fulfil the following criteria:

• Chemistry degree (2.1 or 1st);
• High academic achievement (top grades in GCSE & A Levels or equivalent qualifications);
• Effective communication skills; and
• Excellent attention to detail.

You will be exposed to a diverse range of cases and clients right from the start, so excellent communication skills are a must. You should also have the ability and confidence to build effective working relationships and be able to offer straightforward and practical advice to your clients.

Equal opportunities and diversity are important values of GJE and we encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. If you have any special requirements, please contact us to ensure that we can make any required adjustments for the interview.

Ensure that you apply directly to us via our recruitment portal. In addition to uploading your CV, you will be asked to tell us about your motivation for a career in patent law and to provide full details of your qualifications, including grades. Please mention IP Careers when applying to Gill Jennings & Every LLP.