Job Description

Job Title: Patent Attorney (Qualified or Part-Qualified UK and/or European Patent Attorney)

Company: Hanna IP

Location: Belfast City Centre

Hanna IP is an intellectual property consultancy firm with offices in both Belfast and Dublin. We pride ourselves on being a small firm of staff which allows the client to have a personal and tailored experience with us. This also allows for a friendly and relaxed experience for new members joining our team, with each member of staff happy to help at any stage of the working day.

Hanna IP is continuing to grow as a result of the provision of a professional but personal service in meeting and exceeding our clients' expectations. Due to increased workload, we have a vacancy for a suitable candidate to help us with our expansion. We are currently seeking a Qualified or part qualified Patent Attorney to join our team who is self-motivated, driven and determined to make a move into an environment where they really have the opportunity to make their mark.

THE PERSON

Essential Criteria:

Qualified or part qualified UK and/or European Patent Attorney.

Ability to articulate and good at communicating, especially in writing.

Ability to interact with both new and existing clients confidently, showing clear ability to quickly develop an understanding of both long-term objectives and the immediate requirements of clients.

Desirable Criteria:

Good Degree in General engineering, Physics, Computer Science or Electronics.

Two to three years' experience is ideal.

Demonstrating experience of previous client/customer facing work will be a distinct advantage.

A working knowledge of trade marks would be useful.

The Position:

Diverse role, allowing full practical experience of all aspects of Patent Attorney work including but not limited to opinion work, drafting, prosecuting, oral proceedings and due diligence work.

Handling of a significant amount of existing prosecution work before the IPOI, EPO, UK IPO and the USPTO.

Business development with new clients.

If you believe you are suitably qualified and will add value to our team, we would love to hear from you. The package on offer will be highly competitive and commensurate with your skill and experience.

Please apply with an introductory covering letter and enclosing your CV to recruitment@hannaip.com. Please mark your email for the attention of John Hanna.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is 31 October 2025 at 11:59PM.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria to aid shortlisting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person