Becoming a patent attorney gives you the opportunity to utilise your academic training in an exciting and varied way, working on ground-breaking innovations and inventions in your scientific field.
At Mewburn Ellis, we develop the knowledge and skills of our candidates through an industry-leading training programme in a collegiate and supportive atmosphere. ‘Trained for Excellence’ is one of our core values, and demonstrates our forward-thinking and ambitious approach. The structured and focused training programme will enable you to develop your full potential as a patent attorney at the highest level.
Life sciences at Mewburn Ellis
Our large and experienced team is a leader in the field of life sciences. From biologics and cell therapies to diagnostics, precision medicine and bioinformatics, we cover all technical areas of this exciting field. Join us and work in these areas with a range of clients including major biopharma companies, research organisations, start-ups and leading universities.
To find out more about our diverse portfolio, our work and what our clients have to say, click here.
The role
Due to the exciting technological fields in which our clients are active, you will work closely with a large number of patent attorneys and partners in our Life Science Practice Group, but also with patent attorneys from the fields of chemistry and engineering as well as with our attorneys-at-law and our trade mark team. We take a holistic approach to intellectual property law in our training programme and beyond.
Our training programme is diverse and varied, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding. You will learn a lot and have the opportunity to apply your specialist knowledge in practice.
What you can expect
- A friendly, inclusive and team-orientated working culture
- A mix of office and home working with a paperless office
- A generous remuneration package and training costs covered
- 30 days annual leave (excluding public holidays and additional study days)
- One paid day off per year for charity and fundraising activities
- Job ticket for local public transport
- Company fitness with EGYM Wellpass
We support you in successfully passing your exams and developing your comprehensive skills as a patent attorney. To this end, we offer you internal and external training opportunities as well as continuous support and feedback from experienced partners to accompany your progress. And because we are meritocratic, your career progression is in your own hands.
Mewburn Ellis is a leading European patent law firm with five offices. Today we employ over 360 people across Europe, including about 50 trainee patent attorneys, in Munich, London, Bristol, Manchester and Cambridge.
Our successful growth story is in many ways due to our training and long-term commitment to the wellbeing of our staff. As part of this, we organise a number of informal sporting and social events and run various charity initiatives.
You can also read about our Forward Community Programme on our homepage to find out how we give back to the community, how we are committed to sustainability and how promoting inclusion and diversity is a top priority for us.
About you
You are curious and eager to learn, with excellent communication skills in German and English. A general understanding of economics is an advantage, but prior knowledge of patent law is not required. An excellent academic degree is essential, as well as an open-minded attitude to learning!
If we have piqued your interest, we look forward to receiving your application. Please send us a cover letter in English with your CV (in German or English) by email to graduate.recruitment@mewburn.com As diversity and inclusion are among our core values, we ask for applications without a photo and without personal data regarding age, marital status, etc., which are not relevant for your application.
Take a look at our brochure to find out more about our employees and gain an insight into the work of those who do it - we look forward to hearing from you!
If you have any questions before applying, please contact Tanis Keirstead, Partner and Head of our Munich office.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.
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