Trainee Solicitor - September 2026 Start

LondonFull-Time | Permanent | HybridStart Date: September 2026We are looking for a trainee solicitor to join our leading litigation department who will gain direct experience working closely with the solicitors and partners on complex patent cases.You will work within the patent litigation department, supporting fee earners in all aspect of their contentious work. During the second year of your training contract, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in commercial law; in that regard, many of our trainees undertake a secondment with one of our clients.This is a unique opportunity for an aspiring trainee solicitor with an interest in patent law to establish their career and work on large patent litigation cases. Individual thinking is encouraged, and everyone gets fully involved and takes ownership of their work to achieve the best for the client and also develop their career in an innovative and forward-thinking IP law firm.Trainees are considered for an associate position upon qualification.Who do we want to hear from? Graduates (in STEM or other disciplines who can demonstrate an interest in patent Law) who have completed their Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL); orThose who have a law degree and are in the process of completing (or have completed but are seeking a training contract) their Legal Practice Course (LPC) / Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). An academic background in patent Law and/or a STEM subject is desirable but not essential. Candidates may have but are not required to have an MSc or a PhD qualification in a scientific subject.Why EIP?EIP specialises in high-value and complex patent matters, with offices across Europe and the US. Our multidisciplinary team includes patent attorneys, litigators, and commercial IP lawyers working in three of the world’s key patent markets - the UK, Europe, and the USA.Our multi award-winning patent litigation practice is highly successful and highly ranked in the legal directories. Our cross-border team of patent litigators sits in Germany and the UK thus allowing us to service clients in two of the key European patent litigation jurisdictions. Our innovative combination of experienced specialist patent litigators and the wide variety of technical specialties of our patent attorneys has led to a long line of client successes in the court room.Ready to apply?If you're excited to make an impact in the world of patent litigation, we’d love to hear from you. Please review the full Job Spec.