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
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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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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01/01/0001
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Location
Tokyo
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Work experience
Location
Tokyo
Description
Looking for ambitious people to intern with leading law firm Clifford Chance.
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Tokyo
Department
Lawyers
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Tokyo
Description
Looking for ambitious people to join leading law firm Clifford Chance.
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01/01/0001
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Lisa SmithAuthor
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Location
Houston
Department
Legal Project Management
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Houston
Description
The RoleClifford ChanceClifford Chance is the world's largest fully integrated law firm committed to leadership and innovation in legal service. We are global market leaders in all major areas of lega
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01/01/0001
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Lisa SmithAuthor
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Location
New York
Department
Legal Project Management
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
New York
Description
The RoleClifford ChanceClifford Chance is the world's largest fully integrated law firm committed to leadership and innovation in legal service. We are global market leaders in all major areas of lega
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Location
London
Department
Client Development
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
London
Description
The roleOur market leading Private Capital practice is supported by a team of Client & Market Development (CMD) professionals who help our lawyers elevate their market profile, build the practice, ret
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01/01/0001
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Lisa SmithAuthor
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Location
Frankfurt am Main
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Work experience
Location
Frankfurt am Main
Description
Erlebe ein exklusives Event mit Clifford Chance am 25. und 26. September 2025: Entdecke die Schönheit von Rheinhessen, dem Rheingau und erhalte authentische Einblicke in die internationale Großkanzlei
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01/01/0001
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Location
Sydney
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Sydney
Description
A summer clerkship 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 ambition to join us once their degrees
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01/01/0001
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Location
Singapore
Department
Business Services & Facilities
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Singapore
Description
Reporting to the General Manager, Singapore, this role is to ensure that the Administration/Operation functions of the Singapore office are delivered efficiently through the implementation and mainten
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Why Clifford Chance Middle East
Clifford Chance offers you the opportunity to join a global law firm with one of the most pre-eminent legal practices in the world. We have had an established presence in the Middle East for over 40 years, advising both regional and international clients. We also have extensive relationships with other leading firms throughout the MENA region and Clifford Chance cooperates with AS&H in Saudi Arabia. We pride ourselves on our vast global reach, and are equally committed to maintaining a close-knit community within and amongst our offices.
What we offer
Clifford Chance Middle East offers you the opportunity to join an international law firm with a global vision and pre-eminent regional practice. You will have the chance to work on high-calibre, often ground-breaking work in your office and all over the world. Alongside this platform, we offer first-class training, leadership and development opportunities, as well as an excellent working environment and a compensation package commensurate with our demanding standards.
Our work
Our Middle East practice operates a fully integrated part of the firm's international network, and provides a full service in the following practice areas:
- Corporate, M&A, ECM & Private Funds
- Banking, Finance and Projects
- Islamic Finance
- Debt Capital Markets and Structured Products
- Real Estate
- Construction
- Litigation Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
- Financial Services Regulation
Awards
Our practice in the Middle East has won numerous awards over many years. This includes the prestigious International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Law Firm of the Year Middle East award seven times since its inception in 2007. No other firm has won this award as many times.
More recently, the outstanding work of our teams and their close working relationships with clients won us International Law Firm of the Year at both the IFLR Middle East Awards and Middle East Corporate Counsel Awards in 2016. We are consistently awarded Tier One rankings in the Middle East categories of the Chambers Global, Legal 500 and IFLR directories.
Corporate responsibility
We recognise that being one of the world's leading law firms has its responsibilities. We are committed to supporting the communities where we do business by widening access to justice, education and finance.
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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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