Our firm
As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people. Our culture is collaborative and inclusive— where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued.
Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow. We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.
The Real Contract
Careers and opportunities
Salary
Location
Shanghai
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Shanghai
Description
The role 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 experien
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Shanghai
Department
Non-Legal Fee Earner
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Shanghai
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 degree
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Tokyo
Department
Practice Support
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Tokyo
Description
The RoleWorking closely with the Concierge/PAA Team of 3 in our Tokyo office, the PAA will be the first point of contact for all lawyers, clients and visitors, both face-to-face and on the phone. The
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Hyderabad
Department
Technical Support
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Hyderabad
Description
The role Key ResponsibilitiesThe Deputy Manager, IT Client Services will join a highly collaborative team of individuals providing deskside and Tech Hub/Concierge-style Support services to the Hyderab
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Hong Kong
Department
Practice Support
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Hong Kong
Description
The role The role of the Transactional Support Coordinator (TSC) is to handle Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing applications, Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission waiver applications, and KYC re
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Hong Kong
Department
Lawyers
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Hong Kong
Description
The RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join our Hong Kong Public Companies Practice. The successful candidate will work closely with our team of experienced profess
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Hong Kong
Department
Lawyers
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Hong Kong
Description
The role We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Capital Markets Associate to join our dynamic team in Hong Kong. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of Greater China IPO t
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Beijing
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Beijing
Description
The role 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 experien
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Shanghai
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Shanghai
Description
The role 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 experien
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Opportunities 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
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."
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."
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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