Trainee Technology and Engineering Patent Attorney in Newcastle upon Tyne

We are seeking a curious and commercially motivated Trainee Technology & Engineering Patent Attorney to join our team, working with innovative clients across a broad range of sectors including environmental engineering, construction products, medical devices and automotive technologies. From the outset, you will work closely with experienced patent attorneys and have direct exposure to clients, helping to draft patent applications, respond to patent office reports and contribute to IP strategy.

About You

This role would suit someone with a degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace or applied Engineering. Practical engineering or IP experience is not required, but would be an advantage. You will be a strong team player who is happy to roll up your sleeves and get involved from day one. You’re confident enough to ask questions, contribute ideas and engage with colleagues and clients, while also being highly attentive to detail and quality. You take pride in your work, enjoy problem-solving, and are motivated by learning new technical and professional skills. You enjoy working closely with clients and have the people skills to build trust, develop long‑term relationships and become a valued advisor. Above all, you’re passionate about doing the job well and growing into a trusted patent professional.

About HGF

HGF Limited is one of Europe’s largest intellectual property specialist firms offering a fully integrated IP solution, bringing over 200 Patent Attorneys, Trade Mark Attorneys and IP Solicitors together to provide a full-service IP solution. With 25 offices across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland & Austria, HGF’s Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys provide specialist technical and legal advice to blue chip organisations and small to medium businesses across the world. Many of our clients are household names and the work HGF does allows them to protect and exploit their inventions, new products and branding.

Why move to HGF?

• HGF takes a transparent and merit‑based approach to your career development and you will have the opportunity to shape your long‑term progression.
• We’re a firm with a focus on DEI (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion), with a staff‑led DEI Focus Group, affinity networks and a DEI Board sponsor.
• As a business we have a dedicated Learning and Development team focused on career‑long development of your skills along with a digital learning platform covering a wide range of content.
• Benefits including our award‑winning enhanced parental leave policy, 27 days holiday, bonus scheme and flexible working.

HGF Values

• People: People matter. We treat people fairly, with respect and compassion. We foster a friendly, inclusive and enjoyable culture for everyone to prosper in. We invest in our people and offer appropriate coaching and training to assist with development and learning. We promote a healthy work‑life balance. Progression is based on merit.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best. We pursue excellence in all our individual roles resulting in outstanding legal and technical advice for our clients. Our people are pragmatic, responsive and commercially minded. We do not presume but listen to understand so we can engage proactively and appropriately.
• Teamwork: We stand together. We work with our clients to protect their interests, and with each other as a mutually supporting firm. We value, appreciate and listen to others, regardless of role, recognising each individual’s particular blend of talent, skill and experience. We are individually and jointly accountable and take responsibility for our actions and decisions.
• Progressive: We innovate. We continually improve our services and processes through understanding, creativity, and investment. We evolve by taking opportunities and adopting new business procedures, unencumbered by historical structures or out‑of‑date attitudes. As a firm, we have an entrepreneurial spirit, and encourage new thinking in our people.