Location - Aberdeen (UK) with Hybrid Working

Role Summary

We are a specialist Intellectual Property practice in Aberdeen and Glasgow, and we are looking for an ambitious, proactive IP Paralegal to join our team in Aberdeen. In a practice like ours, your impact is visible every day. You will work closely with our patent attorneys to protect the world-changing innovations developed by our local and international clients. This is an opportunity to become an IP expert and a key player in our firm’s successful practice.

Your Impact

• Portfolio Ownership: You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of patent rights, from initial filings to global renewals, ensuring our clients’ intellectual assets are secure.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as a primary point of contact for our diverse client base and our network of foreign associates, building lasting professional relationships.
• Strategic Support: Provide high-level substantive support to our attorney group, assisting with complex case management and docketing.
• Commercial Insight: Gain experience in the "business of law" by managing fee estimates and the billing cycle, playing a direct role in the firm’s financial health.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary reflective of your expertise
• Performance: Access to a structured and transparent bonus scheme.
• Benefits: Enrolment into the firm's company pension scheme and Private Medical Insurance.
• Flexible Working: Full-time hours are available with significant flexible working arrangements. The firm offers hybrid working.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• An IP Enthusiast: You have a genuine interest in Law and Innovation.
• Detail-Oriented: You spot the things others miss and take pride in an organised workload.
• Proactive: You don't just wait for instructions; you see what needs to be done and take the initiative.
• Experienced (or Ready to Learn): Previous IP experience is a huge benefit, but if you have the right mindset and a background in professional services, we have the tools and the desire to train you.
• Ambitious: Seeking to develop your skills, knowledge, and career in an environment giving you high impact and visibility.