Patent Candidate Attorney

Adams & Adams is a leading African law firm known for client-centric service and a culture of trust, collaboration, and innovation. The firm prioritises talent development and fosters continuous learning to empower teams.

This purpose of the Patent Candidate Attorney role is to ensure the firm can deliver technically robust and legally sound patent services, strengthen client trust and protect innovations.

The position forms a pivotal part in supporting our patent practice, focusing on the patenting of chemical engineering, process engineering, and chemical technologies. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong technical foundation who are transitioning into the legal profession, combining scientific expertise with developing legal skills, with a very strong emphasis on persuasive writing and language skills, to help clients safeguard their innovations.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Ability to interpret complex engineering and scientific conce...