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We are looking for a scientific expert with excellent communication skills to join us and carve out a career within a highly respected and forward-thinking firm of patent attorneys. Our vacancy exists within our Life Sciences department in either our Sheffield or Cardiff office and we would consider a chemist or a biologist. We are looking for someone with a track record of success that demonstrates a motivation to succeed and an instinct to always deliver high quality work.
The successful candidate will provide varied support to our attorneys which will include: assessing the results of prior art searches; devising technical submissions in support of inventive step; preparing portfolio schedules and commenting there on; devising filing strategies; supporting the filing of national and international patent applications; running a diary system; corresponding with clients, foreign associates and patent offices in relation to patent matters; supporting the preparation of client invoices; and monitoring client accounts.
The position will be based in Sheffield or Cardiff. However, Gateley PLC support a hybrid working culture, so a combination of office and home working is available.
The team
Symbiosis IP is a firm of Patent Attorneys specialising in the life sciences and chemistry sectors, with Attorneys based in offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Sheffield and York.
The successful applicant will be a key member of the Life sciences team and, in addition to participating in the day-to-day working of the firm, will be expected to study for and pass the exams of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) and the Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI). Support and training to meet these expectations will be given throughout the training period.
The successful candidate will, therefore, have the opportunity to work alongside a variety of attorneys, administrative and finance staff located throughout our entire network. However, the position will focus primarily on providing patent attorney support to the Sheffield or Cardiff based staff.
The person
The successful candidate will be a scientific expert qualified to PhD level with an eye for detail and an ability to develop professional relationships, internally within our wider Gateley community and externally with our clients. In addition, the candidate must have a strong attention for detail and possess excellent communication skills, written and oral.
The candidate should be looking to expand their knowledge and experience and seeking to become qualified in an exciting, interesting, but demanding, area of the law.
The benefits
With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus.
In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent).
Finally, with Perks At Work/Home you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to coding to languages to hip hop dance.
We are Gateley
We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. Gateley is a legal and professional services group, we are a group of formidable experts in all areas of law and business.
Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our legal and business clients where they need to be. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. Being part of Gateley is not just about the expertise that you bring; it's about attitude too.
The 'Gateley Story' is the story of our people and our culture. It is what has got us to where we are today as a successful business and it's the driving force behind the Gateley Team Spirit and the values that have shaped it.
We have a set of shared internal values that capture what the Gateley Team Spirit is and this includes five elements that bind us all together as one Gateley: Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do and Working Together. Every year across the group, we recognise members of our team that have gone and above and beyond and have lived these shared values. They are recognised at our annual Gateley Team Spirit awards.
Diversity, inclusion and well being
Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture
We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies.
We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions.
Additional information
If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.
