Lawyer in Corporate/IP/Tech

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

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Trainee Lawyer in our Corporate/IP/Tech department.

 

Who are we looking for?

The firm's offer is addressed to highly motivated graduates of the faculty of law and persons in the first or second year of their legal training who already have some knowledge and practical experience in Polish civil and corporate law as well as intellectual property and data protection and are interested in the subject of tech digital and cybersecurity regulations including emerging technologies such as AI, who want to learn and thoroughly understand how intellectual property, data and technology topics impact our clients and their businesses across various sectors and develop their role as a legal adviser helping clients navigate such issues.

 

What can you expect

• work in a leading team of lawyers specializing in M&A transactions with a particular focus on intellectual property, data protection, as well as tech digital and cybersecurity regulations.
• collaborating on a daily basis with colleagues across practice areas and international offices.
• the opportunity to work on interesting, and often pioneering, projects, carried out by clients who are the best in their fields.
• a wide range of issues, including navigating clients through changes to the regulatory landscape, M&A transactions including due diligence and transitional arrangements, commercial contracts across various sectors (including but not limited to technology media and telecommunications), dealing with data and cybersecurity incidents and from time-to-time involvement in IP disputes and regulatory proceedings.
• the possibility of personal and professional development, inter alia through participation in trainings and seminars led by international experts and trainers aimed at staying abreast of legal developments in IP and technology law worldwide.
• the opportunity of contributing to client alerts and thought leadership and supporting business development initiatives.
• very good working conditions.

 

Your experience

We are looking for people who, in addition to a solid legal education, have an analytical mind, are results- and team-oriented, ambitious, responsible, have a creative approach to problem-solving and who are well-mannered and behave with integrity. Candidates must also have a very good command of English.

 

How to apply

If you're ready to start working at Clifford Chance, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter.

Join us!

 

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

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