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Our Culture

We know that being the global law firm of choice means we need to deliver equality of opportunity and experience to all our colleagues, regardless of who they are or the journey they’ve taken to get here. That’s why we’re always looking for new ways to innovate how we work, while also maintaining a culture where everyone feels included, working on matters that align with their values.  


We have a variety of active employee networks which help engage our colleagues in diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives globally. These networks are a place for you to share your experiences and advocate for change wherever you see an opportunity for improvement. 

Our global employee networks

Accelerate>>>

Our global gender parity group, Accelerate>>>, is committed to taking bold actions to accelerate the pace of change towards gender parity and drive forward an inclusive and diverse culture. It's about all of us contributing to a culture where everybody has the opportunity to succeed.

REACH

The REACH Network is the firm’s network for advancing race equality and celebrating heritage. In doing so, we aim to increase understanding of the value of our cultural differences and achieve equality of opportunity for all so that at all levels, the firm will reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of its employees.

Arcus

Arcus is Clifford Chance's global LGBT network open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans+, Intersex, Queer and diverse people and their Allies. Arcus aims to encourage an inclusive and integrated culture within Clifford Chance that gives colleagues the choice to be open and out, with a strong belief that it is such a culture that allows everyone to develop to their maximum potential.

Enable

Supporting colleagues living with a disability or a neurodiverse condition. We raise awareness, provide guidance and highlight the support available within Clifford Chance, as well as provide a safe space to engage and network. We work with our Inclusion team to identify barriers and to drive change within the firm to ensure our colleagues can work and thrive at Clifford Chance.

Regional employee networks

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This network is committed to assisting the firm in recruiting, retaining and training talented professionals of Asian and Pacific Islander descent and to promote, sponsor and provide services and opportunities to individuals, groups and organizations involved in supporting the Asian Pacific community. In doing so, this employee network, seeks to help foster a diverse work environment that respects, values and utilizes the different perspectives and experiences offered by professionals of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to increase awareness of issues impacting the Asian Pacific community and to provide services in the Asian Pacific community.

Recognizing that the Firm's success is built on the unique skills, perspectives and experiences of each of our attorneys and business professionals, the Black and Latino Affinity Group is committed to assisting the Firm in the recruitment, retention and advancement of Black and Latino attorneys and business professionals.

This employee network supports veterans and service members from all countries, their families, and those interested in veterans' issues. Our mission is to: (a) provide internal support to veterans and their family members at the Firm; (b) conduct dedicated veterans' hiring initiatives and outreach to the veterans' legal community; and (c) provide external support for veterans and their families, including pro bono services and mentorship.

Our mission is to support Jewish people both at Clifford Chance and within the larger community, raise awareness of issues impacting the Jewish community, celebrate the breadth and depth of Jewish culture, religion and history, and to build cross-community solidarity.

Clifford Chance is committed to enhancing the experience of all women at the Firm and to supporting the Firm's efforts to recruit, develop, and promote our women lawyers and business professionals. Our Women's Affinity Group was created with these goals in mind. We seek to achieve these goals by (1) focusing on women's professional development; (2) providing networking and mentoring opportunities and (3) encouraging participation in community development and pro bono activities.

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Priorities include building and fostering the community of working parents; raising awareness of firm policies relevant to working parents and advocating for change as needed for working parents.

Life at Clifford Chance 


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What we offer

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Ongoing career development

The firm provides all of our colleagues with the framework take charge of their own development and we expect our staff to continue to embrace learning and knowledge with a curious and open attitude. Aside from the Academy offering, we \ have cross-office mentorship programs and regular appraisals, ensuring that you and your manager or supervising partner are checking in consistently to review your progress. Internal mobility is actively encouraged and many people at the firm have moved between teams and offices.

Three Conversations

Our Three Conversations framework is a consistent approach to developing our talent and aims to improve colleagues’ experience and empower them to take the lead in shaping their careers. Implemented globally, Three Conversations creates the space to set inspiring and challenging objectives, talk about colleagues' career development and identify any support they may need to achieve their goals. This framework links colleagues' overall contribution to the firm with what they are assessed on at the end of the year and what they want to achieve next.

Wellbeing

At Clifford Chance we believe everyone is entitled to the same equality of opportunity and experience. Each of us can face a range of personal, work and societal pressures that can impact our mental health and wellbeing. We recognize that working in a law firm can be a pressurized and demanding environment. Our wellbeing agenda aims to ensure our people are able to recognise and appreciate the importance of maintaining good mental health and in building their resilience and ability to operate healthily and successfully.

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