HGF, Trainee Patent Attorney – Electronics
The Position
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Electronics graduate to join our team in one of our Nottingham, York, Edinburgh or Dublin offices. The team operates a diverse range of technologies, however we’re particularly interested in candidates with an understanding of semiconductor and computing technologies.
The role of a Patent Attorney encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities and requires a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to work to deadlines, having a client centric mentality along with being able to receive and act upon feedback on your work.
With more than 40 electronics attorneys, the HGF electronics group understands the market trends and competitive landscape of the global electronics industry, given our expertise across telecommunications, AI, computing, electronic engineering and physics, and our wide-ranging experience in industry and academic research. This, combined with our diverse client base across the sector, ensures we’re at the forefront of new technology and its interface with IP throughout the world, maximising commercial impact and pushing the limits of patent protection.
About You
• A passion for a career in intellectual property!
• A minimum 2:1 degree in Electronic Engineering or a related subject where you can demonstrate your knowledge in areas including semiconductors and computing.
• A PhD in an Electronic Engineering or related subject would be a bonus but not essential.
• Experience in a professional working environment would be beneficial.
• Strong written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• A team player who is comfortable working on independent tasks.
• Ability to digest and act upon constructive feedback.
• Attitude and aptitude to want to develop your skillset.
• Personable individual with a client focused mentality.
About HGF:
HGF Limited is one of Europe’s largest intellectual property specialist firms and one of only a few to offer 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 26 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 and an DEI Board sponsor.
• As a business we have a dedicated Learning and Development team and a digital learning platform for all staff to use.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, full support through to qualification.
To Apply:
HGF is committed to promoting an equal, diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all candidates with relevant skills for the role.
If the above sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter which outlines your experience to date in semiconductors and/or computing, and why you’re interested in a career as a Patent Attorney.
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.
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