About Us

Kilburn & Strode is one of Europe’s leading firms of patent and trade mark attorneys. We hire the best people and we do excellent work for the world’s finest organisations – companies like Aston Martin, Boeing, and Cisco.

We deal with all aspects of patents, trademarks and designs. We work for a broad range of clients from major international corporations through to individual inventors – we’re often at the forefront of cutting-edge innovations.

London is our international headquarters, we also have offices in the Netherlands, San Francisco and Boston – and we collaborate across offices to give our clients the best service. We truly understand our clients’ points-of-view to give them an excellent experience, but we work hard to create a friendly and innovative culture where people can thrive.

We know that our reputation as a firm is based entirely on the quality of the individuals who work here. That’s why we’ve always been uncompromising in seeking out people who are not only at the top of their game, but who also share our enthusiasm and client-centric approach.

Our Tech & Eng team consists of over 60 individuals who advise the highest profile clients across all areas of technology and engineering.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for a part or recently newly-qualified patent attorney with a background in physics, electronic engineering, computer science, software or engineering to join our Tech & Eng team and focus on supporting some of our fantastic clients.

The team have recently won a brilliant new client and we are going through an exciting phase of growth which is creating a number of new opportunities. In this role you will have the chance to support Partners and clients across the group. You will also have the unique opportunity to work with one of our newest clients on their truly cutting-edge technology, so you will have the opportunity to help build and forge a trusted and valued long-lasting relationship.

Alongside our new client, this role will also allow you to work with some of the firm’s prestigious existing clients such as Cisco, Dropbox, Google, LG, and Netflix.

For this role our ideal candidate will be commercially minded, hard-working, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a desire to learn from those around them and become and a true expert in their field.

You will ideally be newly qualified or have at least completed your Certificate in IP Law and your pre-EQE and have spent the early part of your career honing your skills. You should have a broad range of foundation experience working on a wide range of prosecution and drafting work and be confident liaising with clients and examining bodies. We have an excellent support network in place for our trainees as well as an extensive internal training and development pathway to help with exam preparation and progression. It doesn’t stop there though, once you are dual qualified we have an Associate development programme to ensure you continue investing in your learning and development.

The Offer

We think we have something pretty special here and this role is a great opportunity to join a team that is ambitious, creative and supportive. Not only that but you can:

• Work alongside and learn from true leaders in their field
• Have a clear path for development and career progression
• Work in an environment where you are allowed true autonomy of how and when you work, we offer excellent flexibility and are very happy to consider part-time working
• Work for a firm that lives and breathes its values, and actively supports community and charitable initiatives.

All candidates will be treated on their merits regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, or socio-economic background.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workforce because it makes our firm a superb place to work. Whatever your background, you’re welcome here because we love the creativity that difference brings.

If you’re interested in this role, please apply now with a copy of your CV.