TechDigital 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

Join a Tier 1, market-leading Tech-Digital team trusted by the world's most ambitious companies and investors. We deliver strategic counsel on AI, data, cybersecurity, and emerging tech across every major market. Our lawyers are renowned for solving the toughest cross-border challenges and setting industry benchmarks. Work alongside leading practitioners in complex commercial transactions, outsourcing, tech M&A, and tech public policy on matters that shape the future of digital business.

Who you will work with

• Senior executives, boards, and legal teams shaping strategy and risk management at the highest level.
• The world's most ambitious companies and investors.
• Cross-functional client teams, including engineers, policy experts, and innovators, to deliver practical solutions on AI, data, digital governance and regulation, and cybersecurity.
• Clifford Chance global lawyers in IP, employment, antitrust, litigation, finance, corporate, private capital, tax, capital markets, and energy.
• Researchers, senior knowledge professionals, and thought leadership teams across the firm.
• Regulators and policymakers, influencing the evolution of digital law worldwide.

What you will be responsible for

• Lead high-stakes, cross-border mandates in AI, data, and technology regulation.
• Mentor, inspire and lead teams, driving excellence.
• Build and manage client relationships, driving business development and thought leadership.
• Design and execute legal strategies for transformative tech transactions and partnerships.
• Advise on AI governance, digital compliance, and regulatory frameworks that set global standards.
• Design and implement international data protection and digital compliance programmes.
• Develop and execute data transfer strategies and risk assessments for global operations.
• Advise on the prevention and management of cyber incidents, regulatory investigations, and related disputes.
• Translate complexity into clear, actionable advice for senior stakeholders.
• Grow the firm’s profile through thought leadership, media engagement, and strategic client development.

 

Your experience

• 6+ years’ post-qualification experience at a top-tier international law firm or in-house.
• Deep expertise in cross-border technology regulation, AI, data, and cybersecurity.
• A track record of leading complex projects and advising at board or executive level.
• Exceptional drafting, analytical, and client-facing skills.
• Strategic vision and commercial instinct; able to anticipate and navigate regulatory change.
• Experience engaging with UK/EU digital regulators, regulation, and shaping responses to new laws.
• Outstanding academic credentials and a reputation for first-rate legal skills.
• Strong exposure to collaborating across multiple countries.
• Experience in public policy or working closely with engineering and research teams.

You thrive delivering:

• Leadership of managing teams and client relationships on high-value, high-stakes projects.
• Opportunities to innovate, develop business, lead client relationships, and contribute to thought leadership.

How we will support you

• Real autonomy and influence - your insight will shape strategy and drive impact.
• Direct access to world-leading partners and global experts.
• Exposure to the most complex, career-defining projects in the market.
• Resources to realise your strategic vision and goals.
• Training, mentoring, and a global platform to build your reputation as a leader in technology law.
• Opportunity to develop as a recognised practitioner in the field, working for a team ranked #1 by directories.

 

Hybrid Working

This role follows our 'balanced' hybrid working approach and as long as business needs allow, you will be supported to work in a hybrid way with the expectation of working from the office for a minimum of 50% of your time.

 

What we offer including our broad range of benefits and working environment

When you join Clifford Chance, you will have access to a broad range of benefits to support you across many aspects of your personal and professional life including financial, wellbeing, lifestyle, and family friendly benefits. For more information on what we offer specifically in the UK, please visit our What We Offer page on our career site. 

 

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