The Attorney General is recruiting two vacancies for Standing Counsel for the Comptroller‑General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. The posts are open to barristers with a tenancy and to solicitors holding a higher court advocacy qualification. Appointments will largely support the Comptroller but may also involve advising other government departments on intellectual‑property matters, although no guaranteed workload is assured. Each appointment covers an initial three‑year term, with a possible extension of up to three additional years at the Attorney General’s discretion. The first role is expected to start in October 2026, the second in April 2027. Applications close at 5 p.m. on 31 July 2026. Applicants may download the information, application, reference and equal‑opportunities forms from the website.
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