CAREERS
Share our curiosity, integrity, and ambition.
We’re always looking for bright minds
At PURDYLUCEY, we’re passionate about protecting the ideas that shape the future. We work with some of the most exciting innovators across MedTech, AI, clean energy, and advanced engineering — from fast-scaling startups to global enterprises. Our team of technically qualified attorneys brings deep sector knowledge and a commercial mindset to every challenge.
Whether you’re starting your career in IP or looking to deepen your expertise, PURDYLUCEY offers a collaborative environment where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. We believe in real mentorship, ongoing learning, and work that’s both meaningful and rewarding.
Grounded in our approach, focused in our ambition.
Our culture is down-to-earth and driven. We take pride in our work and the long-term relationships we build with clients and colleagues alike. If you’re ready to contribute to cutting-edge innovation and join a close-knit, high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.
“Providing excellent advice to patrons across sectors.”
“Life sciences expert Susanne Cahill holds a PhD in molecular pathology and boasts extensive IP experience. Providing excellent advice to patrons across sectors, she works superbly across multiple jurisdictions.”
IAM Patent 1000
“Mark offers clear, practical and concise advice on several areas of IP.”
“Mark offers clear, practical and concise advice on several areas of IP, including the more technical and complicated aspects thereof. The contribution Mark has made to the Law Society courses was so welcome that we are delighted to have him on board for all our upcoming IP and technology-related courses, both this year and next.”
Helen Johnson, Barrister
“We especially appreciate their practicality.”
“We especially appreciate their practicality. The team has excellent domain knowledge and the capacity to moderate deep technical discussions across a global team of scientists. I have the utmost confidence that their filings are robust and a real commercial asset.”
Managing IP - IP STARS
“The team truly understand how patent examiners think.”
“PURDYLUCEY hosts a variety of excellent patent professionals across diverse technical expertise. The team truly understand how patent examiners think and provide real added value to clients.”
IAM Patent 1000
“Michael Lucey faultlessly manages the filings and renewal of patent applications.”
“Michael Lucey faultlessly manages the filings and renewal of patent applications. He quickly gets to grips with new technologies, showing his adaptability and determination. He is well respected for his expertise, practicality and business-oriented approach.”
IAM Patent 1000
“We value the access to skilled individuals who manage all aspects of our IP portfolio.”
Managing IP - IP STARS
“Exemplary lateral thinking generates novel concepts and successful strategies.”
PURDYLUCEY has been ‘warmly endorsed’ and is described by IAM as a firm that has secured ”a remarkably strong foothold” in the prosecution market, thanks to its bright practitioners.
IAM Patent 1000
“Barry Purdy is a leading practitioner in the market.”
“Barry Purdy is a leading practitioner in the market. Patrons appreciate his first-class patent drafting skills and his commitment to securing positive client outcomes. The thoroughness and professionalism of his work is unmatched, and working with him is a pleasure.”
IAM Patent 1000
“A safe pair of hands.”
“Barry Purdy handles a lot of our patent cases. We find he is a safe pair of hands, picks up technologies quickly and offers succinct and commercially relevant IP advice to ourselves and our spin-out companies.”
Managing IP - IP STARS
“Their reputation among clients and peers speaks for itself.”
“It’s no surprise PURDYLUCEY were named one of Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms by the Financial Times — their reputation among clients and peers speaks for itself.”
Managing IP - IP STARS
OPEN POSITIONS
Attention to detail and a resolutely commercial focus