Job Description

About The Role

Singapore's market for IP services continues to enjoy significant growth thanks to the country's status as an IP Hub, changes to the Patents Act and the availability of Government and private funding. To meet this demand, we are looking for attorneys qualified in Singapore, UK, Europe, Australia or New Zealand, with a background and demonstrated expertise in drafting patent applications in ICT, Electronical & Electronic Engineering or Physics. Initially, the successful candidate will be working with the partners and professional staff to manage existing clients. Over time, the candidate will be expected to build their practice which will include participating in the firm's business development activities to strengthen our domestic and regional client base further.

About You

We welcome dynamic and personable candidates to join our friendly and supportive working environment and contribute to the fast growing IP scene in Singapore. The successful candidate is encouraged to qualify as a Singapore patent attorney and the firm will offer assistance in achieving this goal. Depending on your professional qualifications and subject to receiving appropriate exemptions, this may involve passing only the qualifying examination in Knowledge of Patent Law and Patent Practice in Singapore.

About Us

Marks & Clerk Singapore LLP is part of the international Marks & Clerk Group with 15 offices worldwide.


Our Singapore office was established in 1995 when the Singapore Patents Act came into force and we are consistently ranked as a top tier firm for patents by leading IP publications.

More Info on Becoming a Patent Attorney

Further information about training to be a Patent Attorney can be found on the following website:


The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore Website: https://www.ipos.gov.sg/