São Paulo Associates

Who We Are

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.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

The Role

The São Paulo office of Clifford Chance seeks corporate lawyers to work in the market leading locally based team on a variety of corporate transactions including in-bound and out-bound M&A, joint ventures, private equity, venture capital and similar transactions. A flexible and adaptable approach to working on a range of corporate and occasional finance transactions is required in a smaller office environment.

Your Experience

Stellar academic credentials and major London law firm corporate experience. Excellent technical legal skills as well as strong interpersonal skills are essential and a knowledge of Portuguese is preferable although by no means essential.

Preferred 1-3 years PQE.

Submissions must include a resume.

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. 

Equal Opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and we are committed to delivering fair and equal access to all applicants and employees irrespective of background. This applies across all aspects of employment from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.  

Our global network of affinity, faith and support groups are open to all. These communities help to create an environment where everyone at the firm can feel they belong and can reach their full potential.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.