About D Young & Co LLP

Our reputation for excellence is recognised worldwide and we continue to be ranked as a top tier European intellectual property firm by all major UK legal directories. Over 250 staff (including partners, fee earners, paralegals, and business support teams) work across our offices in London, Munich and Southampton. From universities to global mega-brands, our domestic and international client base is diverse and spans all industry sectors and technologies.

Our team of patent and trade mark attorneys, solicitors and Rechtsanwälte work closely together, providing our clients with an integrated service that covers all stages of intellectual property protection across Europe. Our team are at the forefront of changes both in terms of practice developments and technical expertise. We were the first IP attorney firm to become a multi-disciplinary practice bringing in solicitors to join our team and we opened our office in Germany over eight years ago. We are embracing the opportunities that the unitary patent and the Unified Patent Court bring.

Your career and development

The success of our clients, our firm and everyone who works at D Young & Co is achieved through shared goals. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality within our firm and believe that a diverse working environment is key to creativity and productivity.

Each year we look for candidates wanting to become qualified patent attorneys. You will work with a team of talented colleagues, receiving guidance and mentoring from your supervisor. We provide a clear, flexible path towards qualification and work with you to ensure the route and pace you take is appropriate for you. As well as support through your professional qualifications, including access to internal tutorials and external revision courses, the firm provides training and development in other commercial skills to enable everyone to deliver the best global client service. Our training has been recognised by The Legal 500: “D Young & Co’s reputation for training is second to none” and we are devoted to helping everyone be the best they can be.

Your lifestyle

We hold dear our culture of work-life balance with the opportunity to take advantage of hybrid working from day one. Whether you want to work or live in the city, by the sea or in the countryside, you can fully harness your career potential and enjoy life inside and outside of work by joining D Young & Co. We focus on our people and run a programme of equity, diversity and inclusion as well as wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

Your benefits & recognition

You’ll find a friendly and supportive culture at D Young & Co, where hard work and dedication are recognised and rewarded. As well as a competitive salary, we have a flexible benefits package that you can tailor towards your lifestyle.

In our collaborative and professional environment, people are put first and you will be empowered to see your contribution making a difference.