Our firm
As one of the largest international law firms, our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people. We believe every career at Clifford Chance should be rewarding and stimulating – full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and collaborative approach to work.
Our one-firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance's expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.
Join us to experience our unique 'one firm, one team' approach that makes working at Clifford Chance so different.
Why Clifford Chance
We are global in nature and always looking to the future
Our inclusive culture focuses on propelling you forward
Globally we are the right combination of the brightest minds and the best of colleagues
The Real Contract
Careers and Opportunities
Salary
Location
Shanghai
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Shanghai
Description
We have an established trainee programme for graduates from PRC law schools and junior PRC lawyers.The traineeship normally lasts 2 years and is a vital step in gaining the necessary experience and tr
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Location
Beijing
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Beijing
Description
We have an established trainee programme for graduates from PRC law schools and junior PRC lawyers.The traineeship normally lasts 2 years and is a vital step in gaining the necessary experience and tr
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Shanghai
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Shanghai
Description
We have an established trainee programme for graduates from PRC law schools and junior PRC lawyers.The traineeship normally lasts 2 years and is a vital step in gaining the necessary experience and tr
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Beijing
Department
Non-Legal Fee Earner
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Beijing
Description
The role An internship is the perfect way to learn about working at Clifford Chance and meet our people. We recruit students that we believe have the potential and interest to join us once their degr
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Shanghai
Department
Transaction/Case Support
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Shanghai
Description
The role We are currently looking for Legal Analysts for our Shanghai office to support our rapidly growing practice of Capital Markets and IPO. Key Responsibilities This role is to provide transacti
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Beijing
Department
Lawyers
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Beijing
Description
The role We are seeking highly motivated and skilled Capital Markets Associates to join our dynamic team in Beijing and Shanghai. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of Greater C
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Sydney
Department
Lawyers
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Sydney
Description
Description about our GFM practice Our banking and finance practice is ranked Band 1 global-wide and have more Band 1 rankings than any other law firms on Chambers Global. From our Australian offices
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
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Location
Hong Kong
Department
Lawyers
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Hong Kong
Description
The roleClifford Chance is seeking a highly motivated and skilled General Banking Associate to join our prestigious Global Financial Markets practice in Hong Kong. The successful candidate will work o
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
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Location
Sydney
Department
Lawyers
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Sydney
Description
The RoleWe are seeking an outstanding Associate or Senior Associate to join our growing Employment practice in Sydney. This role presents an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a team with signific
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Hong Kong
Department
Paralegal
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Hong Kong
Description
The role We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Hong Kong Capital Markets and Corporate Practice team. The successful candidate will support our lawyers in deliver
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Lisa SmithOpportunities in APAC
Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme
Application is now open and we will be reviewing your application on a rolling basis. Please submit your application by 7 December 2025
Singapore Summer Internship Programme
Applications are open from now till 31 January 2025, and will not be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Bright journeys
For a closer look at our firm, delve into our Asia Pacific graduate recruitment brochure. Enclosed in this brochure are some stories of our people who share their bright career journeys and their top tips for applying to the firm.
DownloadOur people
Yufei Liao
PARTNER, CORPORATE, BEIJING
"I joined Clifford Chance immediately after graduation - I studied my Bachelor of Law at Peking University and an LLM at Tsinghua University. I undertook the two-year training period in Beijing which was mainly within our Capital Markets group."
Latifah Sat
ASSOCIATE, LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION, HONG KONG
"At Clifford Chance, you are allowed to be yourself. Different personalities are allowed to thrive. My team is highly collegiate, with members always willing to support one another."
Sae Kawakami
QUALIFIED LAWYER , GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS, TOKYO
"While working in the Tokyo office as a vacation scheme student, I was impressed by the intelligence of the lawyers and their ability to find solutions to complex legal and commercial issues. "
Joel Sherard
ASSOCIATE, SINGAPORE (SECONDED TO STRUCTURED DEBT, LONDON)
"The most rewarding aspect of my work is helping clients navigate complex deals. The sense of accomplishment when a deal is completed - and knowing that my contributions truly made a difference – is what I truly enjoy."
For recruitment agencies
We work with a wide range of recruitment agencies who are on our preferred supplier list and we only accept applications from and meet with those agencies.
We don't accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies, head-hunters or suppliers who are not part of our preferred supplier list. We only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place.
We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Clifford Chance or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, Clifford Chance reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and have discussions with them without paying any agency fees.
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