Trainee Patent Attorney – Chemistry

Location: Based in our Bath office
Closing date: 6 December 2025
Interviews: January 2026
Start date: Autumn 2026

At Abel + Imray, we work with some of the world’s most innovative companies, protecting inventions that are shaping the future. We’re now looking for an outstanding chemistry graduate to join our Bath office as a Trainee Patent Attorney.

You’ll become part of our Chemistry team, which advises clients ranging from global corporations to growing start-ups in sectors such as materials, polymers, minerals, petrochemicals, carbon capture, food, and consumer products.

The Role

As a Trainee Patent Attorney at Abel + Imray, you’ll learn how to identify and protect new inventions, working with experienced attorneys on cases that combine science, law, and language.

Our structured training programme combines practical mentoring with external courses, including the Queen Mary Intellectual Property Law Certificate, as you work towards qualifying as a Chartered Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney.

We invest heavily in our trainees because we want you to build your career with us. Many of our partners joined the firm as trainees, and we aim to help you develop into a trusted adviser and future leader within the firm.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be an engaged, inquisitive graduate with a genuine interest in innovation and a desire to apply your scientific knowledge in a new way.

You should have:

– A First or Upper Second Class degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
– Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and precisely
– Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
– The confidence to communicate with a wide range of people, from inventors to business leaders
– Postgraduate or industrial experience is welcome but not essential

More About Abel + Imray

We specialise in patents, trade marks, and designs, helping clients to protect their intellectual property in the UK, Europe and worldwide. From our offices in Bath, Cardiff, Delft, and London, we work with well-known names such as Aptar, Avon, CooperVision, ExxonMobil, Imperial College London, Nike, and Sanofi, as well as many smaller innovators developing new materials and chemical technologies.

We’re proud of our long history and our reputation for technical excellence and integrity. Just as importantly, we’re proud of our people. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture where you can grow professionally and personally.

Abel + Imray is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity, fairness, and collaboration in everything we do.

How to Apply

Please complete our application form.

The closing date for applications is 6 December 2025, and we plan to hold initial interviews in January 2026. The successful candidate would then begin work in Autumn 2026, with some flexibility if needed.