[Immediate Start] Patent Attorney, AI and Machine Learning -UK based...

Mewburn Ellis LLP
Manchester
2 days ago
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Patent Attorney, AI and Machine Learning - UK based
London, Bristol, Manchester or Cambridge Mewburn Ellis is the
forward-looking IP firm. Over 150 years old, but very much with a
focus on the future, we are at the top of our profession. We are
‘Top Tier’ in Legal 500, ‘Band 1’ in Chambers & Partners UK,
‘Gold Ranked’ for EPO work and ‘Top Tier’ in IAM Patent 1000, as
well as being ‘Recommended’ in MIP IP Stars and WTR. There has
never been a more exciting time to work for us. We have seen
sustained growth in the last 6 years across our five offices in
Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester and Munich. Join us on our
exciting journey. The role The Mewburn Ellis Engineering and ICT
Practice Group is growing and looking for an Artificial
Intelligence / Machine Learning specialist to join the team. This
new position will allow you to work with a number of clients at the
cutting edge of this ever-expanding field. The role can be based at
any of our UK offices and will involve working closely with a
number of Partners, fellow Associates as well as Trainees and IPSS
specialists. A role here means access to a diverse client base from
the get-go but with the scope and requirement to build the client
base further. We offer a wide range of high-quality work with
particular focus on drafting along with prosecution, opposition
work, freedom to operate and opinion work. It will be highly
commercial, involving work with clients all over the world on
portfolios of various size from start-up to multinational
companies, where there is typically a strong leaning on us to drive
IP strategy in this field. We focus on quality of advice and
technical expertise, working for clients and industries who
strongly value IP. It will be a challenging and exciting
opportunity for a motivated patent attorney keen to work in
fast-moving growth markets. We have a forward-looking, ambitious
and inclusive approach at Mewburn Ellis and as a part-qualified
Trainee or Associate, you can expect to develop your full
potential. Your career is important to us, and we will invest in
you to allow you to grow personally and professionally – so you
don’t need experience in every area as we will upskill and support
your learning every step of the way. What’s in it for you? -
Competitive salary & associate bonus scheme - Hybrid office and
home working (50/50) - 30 days leave (exc. Bank Holidays) -
Generous pension scheme, enhanced family leave - Cycle to work
scheme, interest-free season travel ticket loan - Firmwide
discretionary bonus scheme - Paid day off for charitable endeavours

  • Discount Voucher Scheme, Electric Car Scheme - Workplace ISA,
    Medicash, Care concierge You’ll hone your skills as a Patent
    Attorney through development reviews, internal and external
    tutorials, and regular input from experienced partners. And because
    we are merit-based, joining us means your career progression is in
    your own hands. Our successful growth story is down to our people.
    And we take the wellbeing of our people seriously - offering a huge
    suite of initiatives to de-stress, engage and enthuse. We care
    about wider society too, and the communities in which we operate -
    read about our Forward Community Programme to find out more about
    how we're giving back. About you An enquiring, solution-orientated
    mind and a high-quality focus are a few traits we look for and
    you’ll have at least two years in the Intellectual Property
    profession. We can consider candidates with a formal qualification
    in a variety of backgrounds such as maths, physics, computer
    science so long as there has been a significant formal component in
    AI or ML or even an AI/ML certificate attained separately to the
    STEM degree. Another route could be some solid AI/ML specific
    industry experience. The level, depth and split of academic and
    working patent knowledge will depend on the level at which you join
    but we are open to discussing this on an individual basis. In
    addition to the technical side, you’ll possess the ability and
    experience to work independently, to manage projects and workflows,
    and to contribute to BD efforts in the field. Being personable and
    approachable, with a willingness to continuously learn will also
    help! If you are excited by the prospect of this role and where a
    career with Mewburn Ellis could take you, we’d love to hear from
    you. Please send a CV to our Resourcing and Talent Manager
    We’re committed to equal opportunities
    and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply. We reserve the
    right to cease advertising should we receive a high number of
    applicants. Your privacy As part of our recruitment process,
    Mewburn Ellis collects and processes personal data relating to job
    applicants. Read our Job Applicant Privacy Policy for more details.
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