Trainee Patent Attorney High Tech Physics / Electronics / Computer Science

Barker Brettell, Trainee Patent Attorney High Tech Physics / Electronics / Computer Science

We are currently seeking a trainee patent attorney to work with our Birmingham team, Summer 2024. The role is based in our Birmingham office but with the option to work part of the week from home, subject to training requirements.

We are looking for candidates with a physics, electronics, software, and / or computer science degree to join the existing team. Candidates with a combined degree of mechanical / electronic engineering and software may also be considered.

Graduates should have a minimum 2 : 1 degree and should be highly motivated with good interpersonal skills. An interest in law as well as a knowledge of French or German would be advantageous, although not essential.

For all our trainee positions, a structured training programme is provided, and each trainee will work directly with a qualified attorney as well as having exposure to other attorneys and support staff in order to gain a full experience of the profession.

Trainees are given a training budget as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes bonus, contributory pension, life insurance, private medical insurance, and permanent health insurance.

Barker Brettell is not a licenced sponsor and we are therefore unable to offer employer sponsorship to any candidates. Proof of right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.

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