About Gill Jennings & Every LLP

Gill Jennings & Every (GJE) are a patent and trademark firm, providing high quality, specialist advice to clients and businesses around the world.

More specifically they help clients benefit commercially from their innovations, brands and designs by protecting, exploiting and managing their intellectual property assets to maximise their value.

The firm's vision and core values were implemented after consultation with staff, which helped to ensure all employees were bought into what the company was trying to achieve. These values include; care, clarity, creativity, collaboration and commerciality.

GJE are based in London and employ a team of just over 100 people. They are led by Chairman Robert Skone James and Managing Partners Peter Finnie and Stephen Haley. Leaders at GJE are said to be approachable, straightforward and ambitious, as well as passionate about the business and making it a great place for people to work.

What is it like to work for Gill Jennings & Every LLP

Personal Growth

87% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

The firm supports administrative and fee earning staff to sit professional intellectual property qualifications. The courses are provided by the respective professional bodies and staff have access to mentors to give additional support and encouragement.

87% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Wellbeing

64% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

GJE have introduced wellbeing weeks, in which a range of activities and perks are offered to staff, including mindfulness, yoga, nutrition advice, cookery demonstrations, massages, fruit, lunch, cake and craft activities.

64% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

Fair Deal

70% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Everyone at GJE who has passed their probationary period is eligible for a bonus. The amount each person receives is dependant upon the success of the firm, the success of the team in which they work and their own personal contribution to that success.

70% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

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