Mid-Level Associate

Who we are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career 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 team-based 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 expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
 

The role

The team is recognised globally for its work on complex, high-value international arbitration matters, advising sovereign States, multinational corporations, and major industry leaders across a broad range of sectors.

We are a global team with experience in state, national, federal and international courts, arbitral tribunals, and enforcement agencies throughout the world. We represent clients in international commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration, multi-jurisdictional disputes, and public international law matters. We advise at all stages of a dispute, from drafting dispute resolution clauses, initial pre-contentious strategic advice through to arbitration and post-award proceedings, related litigation such as challenges to arbitral awards and enforcement actions.
 

What will you be responsible for

The role will involve working closely with partners and other colleagues across the firm on high value, complex international arbitration cases – principally disputes involving transnational commercial contracts and international investment treaties between parties located in multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with partners and colleagues across multiple jurisdictions on complex international arbitration matters ;
• Advising and representing clients in high-value commercial and investment treaty disputes ;
• Managing research, document review, and witness/expert evidence preparation ;
• Liaising directly with clients, tribunals, experts, and opposing counsel ;
• Devising solutions using your legal expertise and applying effective research techniques ;
• Supporting business development initiatives, publications, and conference participation.
   

Your experience

• At least three years of professional experience representing clients in high-value, complex international commercial and/or investment arbitrations.
• Excellent academic background.
• Full business proficiency in English (native or close to native level). French language proficiency is not required although it is a plus.
• Competence to write clearly, economically, and persuasively in support of a client’s case.
• Ability to analyse complex legal and factual problems and to identify challenges and solutions to a client’s case.
• Competence to communicate effectively with individuals, teams, and clients at all levels and present confidently and with authority.
   

How we will support you

From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and develop your skills and knowledge. We offer a mentorship culture e.g. you will have a career development partner assigned to you with whom you can discuss all aspects of your career development in a confidential setting, with a second partner named should you ever want another view or a different listening post. You will receive formal training on all aspects of our practice, both on technical skills and soft skills, legal updates from our knowledge team together with informal coaching and mentoring. You will be actively supervised and mentored by partners on matters and so benefit from on-the-job training. The partners will take the time to provide guidance whenever it is sought – we proactively ask that team members say when they would like some help.
 

What we offer

• A dynamic, multicultural work environment which fosters professional and personal development while working with top clients;
• You will join a team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers, where you will benefit from training and guidance;
• A friendly and collaborative working environment;
• An individualised professional relationship with local and international clients allowing you to develop your network and knowledge;
• A training program to further develop your legal and business skills and stay up-to-date on legal developments with our Clifford Chance Academy

If interested in this opportunity, please upload your complete application in English (CV, cover letter and academic transcripts). Incomplete applications will not be processed.
 

Recruitment process

Our selection process is designed to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of each application:

• Application Review: All applications (CV and cover letter) will be carefully reviewed by our recruitment team.
• Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a series of interviews with Partners and members of the relevant team.

Important: Please note that applications submitted via email will not be considered. All candidates must apply exclusively through this job posting.
 

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.