Careers
We are always looking to recruit high calibre professionals from a variety of technical areas and welcome applications from qualified or part qualified attorneys.
We think that Nottingham is a great place to live and work. If you are not familiar with the City please take a look our Why Nottingham? section. Our Career Stories will also provide you with an insight into what it's like to move to Nottingham and work with the team at Potter Clarkson.
If you have already registered with Potter Clarkson and would like to update your details or provide us with a new CV, please sign in. General queries in relation to recruitment can be sent to recruitment@potterclarkson.com, and open applications can be made on this page.
The current vacancies within the firm are shown below, please click the Apply Online link to submit an application.
Junior Software Developer
Reference: ADM/SDEV/2013
An opportunity has arisen for a Junior or Graduate .Net Software Developer to join our team. If you are an organised and dedicated person, with previous experience in a commercial environment, this is a superb role in which to advance your skills whilst providing a vital service to a prominent and forward-thinking company.
You will be involved in the design, development, testing and implementation of software. You will need to be able to complete work to a high standard in a timely fashion and have excellent communication skills. Working closely with other team members you will be able to contribute ideas to the overall development process.
The successful applicant will be fully immersed in the full development lifecycle and therefore experience of working through all stages of a project would be highly beneficial. Within the development cycle, you will have responsibility for tasks such as requirements gathering, development, delivery and support.
Ideally you will have 1-2 years experience, although this role may suit an appropriately skilled University Graduate, following and industrial placement, who is looking for their first full time position in a software development team.
A degree in a related field such as Computer Science or programming would be preferred but is not essential. You must have previous experience of developing with the following technologies: Microsoft Visual Studio 2005/2012, VB.Net, Object Oriented Programming and Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL, Stored procedures and Database design). Experience with the following technologies would also be advantageous: Microsoft Reporting Services, ASP.Net, and Web Development.
Potter Clarkson offers a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits.
Trainee Patent Attorney
Reference: GRADP
The continuing growth of our firm demands that we recruit high calibre individuals across the range of disciplines to train for qualification. We are committed to training to a high standard, which has resulted in Potter Clarkson candidates having been awarded the Moss Prize eight times since 1997. Potter Clarkson candidates have also won other patent and trademark professional examination prizes in recent years.
Trainee roles become available throughout the year within the various technical teams, so speculative applications are welcome at any time from individuals with excellent academic qualifications who wish to train and succeed in the patent profession.
Successful candidates must be highly accurate and literate, be able to work within a team, and wish to continuously learn and develop professionally. Although not essential, research or industrial experience is preferred.
Potter Clarkson offers a competitive salary and benefits package that increases with qualification and experience.
Trainee Patent Attorney - Biotechnology
Reference: GRADP/BIO
Applications are now invited from candidates having a first-rate academic record in a biotechnology-related discipline. The individual should ideally already be working towards CPA and/or EPA qualification, although we would also consider those who are new to Intellectual Property.
This opportunity offers excellent long-term career progression for an ambitious individual within our Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals team. Successful candidates must be highly accurate and literate, be able to work within a team, and wish to continuously learn and develop professionally. Although not essential, research or industrial experience is preferred.
Potter Clarkson offers a competitive salary and benefits package that increases with qualification and experience.
If you have already made a speculative application within the last six months, and received a confirmation letter from us, you do not need to reapply for this post as we will be reviewing all existing applications in the coming weeks. Updated CV’s and other new information can be submitted by logging back in to your account on the recruitment portal.
Trainee Trade Mark Attorney
Reference: GRADT
Trainee Trade Mark Attorney positions occasionally become available within the firm, so speculative applications are welcome at any time from individuals with an excellent academic background who wish to train and succeed in the profession.
Successful candidates must be highly accurate, be able to work within a team, and have good written and verbal communications skills.
A career in Trade Marks at Potter Clarkson offers a varied and interesting role, with a competitive salary and benefits package that increases with qualification and experience.
Qualified Patent Attorney
Reference: QUALP
Speculative applications are welcome from qualified or near-qualified British and/or European patent attorneys who may wish to relocate to Nottingham and continue their careers. Although we may not have an immediate vacancy, you can register your interest with the firm by applying on line and uploading your CV.
Potter Clarkson offers a competitive salary along with additional benefits and a career path that can lead to partnership within the firm.