We are a leading firm of patent and trade mark attorneys based in central London and Northampton. We pride ourselves on our high standards of professional service, tailoring our services to each client’s particular business needs.

The work of our Electrical Department has increased over the last year, including recently winning new and important clients. Our clients include global corporations as well as innovative smaller companies, both in the UK and globally. We work directly with many technology companies who request our help in a wide range of technology fields, such as smartphone and telecommunication network inventions, exploration and analysis inventions for the oil and gas industry, computer-implemented inventions, consumer electronics, engineering and gas testing systems. We also receive instructions from our large international network of associate firms.

At A.A. Thornton & Co, you will be joining an enthusiastic and positive team where you will receive excellent training and career development opportunities. We now have the following opportunities for talented attorneys wishing to advance their careers:

Qualified Patent Attorney

Successful candidates will be EPA and CPA qualified, with an excellent first degree in a subject relevant to the above-listed client technologies, such as electrical engineering, electronics and computing, or physics with electronics or telecommunications experience. You should have a strong track record in handling patent work for electrical clients. You will be responsible for direct client contact and developing strong client relationships, so a commitment to excellent client service is essential.

Part Qualified Patent Attorney

Candidates should have a minimum 2:1 in electrical engineering or a related subject, plus a strong motivation to become fully qualified as a patent attorney. You should be able to demonstrate good Trainee experience to date and we will provide you with on-going structured training. You will have the opportunity to handle a broad range of electrical technologies, including telecommunications and consumer electronics, computing and physics-related technologies for a diverse set of clients ranging from small businesses to multi-national corporations. 

Please apply by email with your CV and a covering letter listing your key achievements to date and what interests you in the position to: Lynne Cornell, HR Manager at recruitment@aathornton.com