Careers

French Patent Translator

Full-time, in-house position

Murgitroyd is one of the largest firms of patent and trade mark attorneys in Europe. We have 15 offices in Europe, and 2 offices in the US, giving us outstanding global reach and the ability to represent our clients wherever they need us, in a wide range of languages. Murgitroyd is one of the few IP firms that have an in-house Translation Department.

Your main task will be to translate Patents specifications and other documents from English to French. You will also review translations prepared by in-house or external translators and handle other types of Quality Assurance (QA) checks, as well as adapt and format translations. You will process terminology as researched during your translations and reviews for the common benefit of the team. You may be involved in our freelancer vetting and selection processes.

• You must be of French mother-tongue and hold a recognised translation qualification and/or have experience in the field of translation.
• Technical knowledge in the field of electronics or chemistry will be a distinct advantage.
• You must be computer literate, have good communication skills as well as a keen eye for details and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Experience in technical and/or patent translation would be an advantage.

In return, we offer: a competitive salary, training, flexible hours, subsidised parking and a relaxed workplace with ad-hoc perks. A contributory pension scheme (3 or 5% of your salary) is available with immediate effect as well as access to childcare vouchers or ride to work vouchers, and, after 1 year of service, private medical care insurance, currently operated through BUPA.

We are hoping that the successful candidate can join us in early September. We look forward to hearing from you.

PATENT ATTORNEY, Mechanical Engineering

Full-time, in-house position based in our Glasgow Office

The opportunity:

We are currently looking for a Patent Attorney, specialising in Mechanical Engineering, to be based in our Glasgow office. Other UK locations may be considered.

The Role:

The main task of the role will be handing patent attorney work, and other IP work before the UK Patent Office, as well as EPO, WIPO and EUIPO.

You:

• Are European Qualified
• Your field of expertise is Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• Have excellent English language skills (both written and spoken). Knowledge of German and/or French is an advantage.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits, training, flexible hours, and a relaxed workplace.

We look forward to hearing from you.

European Patent Attorney (Full or part-qualified)

Full-time, in-house position based in our Helsinki Office

The opportunity:

We are currently looking for a European Patent Attorney, to be based in our Helsinki office.

The Role:

The main task of the role will be handing patent attorney work, and other IP work, before various Nordic patent offices, as well as EPO, WIPO and EUIPO.

You: 

• Are a fully or partly-qualified European Patent Attorney
• Your field will preferably be Mechanical or Electronics
• Must have excellent English language skills (both written and spoken), and working knowledge of at least two of Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, or Danish.  Knowledge of German and/or French is an advantage.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits, training, flexible hours, and a relaxed workplace.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Trainee European Patent Attorney

Full-time, in-house position in our Helsinki Office

Murgitroyd works with our clients to facilitate and protect innovation and is one of the largest firms of patent and trade mark attorneys in Europe. We have 15 offices in Europe, and 2 offices in the US, giving us outstanding global reach and the ability to represent our clients wherever they need us, in a wide range of languages. Murgitroyd is one of the few IP firms that have an office in Helsinki handling patents and trademarks, as well as other IP rights, in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, as well as the European Patent Office, World Intellectual Property Organisation, and the European Union Intellectual Property Office.

Our attorneys have exceptional experience in every field. They’ve worked in the public and private sectors, with start-up businesses and university spin-outs, with multi-national corporations and with other law practices. That means we can always provide specialised people who take time to listen to our clients and learn how we can support them and work as part of a team.

If you would like to be part of that team of attorneys, we are currently looking for a trainee European Patent Attorney, preferably in the Mechanical or Mechatronics field.  You must hold a relevant university degree in the Mechanical or Mechatronics field.  The language requirement in order of importance is excellent English (both written and spoken); good Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish; and Finnish.  Knowledge of German and/or French is an advantage.   Your main task will be handling patent attorney work, and other IP work, before various Nordic patent offices, as well as EPO, WIPO, and EUIPO.   Full training provided.

The position will be in our Helsinki Office but you may be required to travel from time to time.

Start date by mutual agreement.

We look forward to hearing from you.