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Patent Attorney, AI and Machine Learning - UK based

Mewburn Ellis LLP
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1 month 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.
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