Junior Lawyer – Tech/Digital

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. You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not‑for‑profit organisations. No matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world‑class service every step of the way. That’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams. Our Tech/Digital team Our Paris Tech/Digital team is led by Partners Dessislava Savova and Patrice Navarro. It is comprised of Dessislava, Patrice, and 12 experts specialized, among other things, in cybersecurity, data protection, e‑commerce, platform regulations, artificial intelligence, health data, and other emerging technologies, as well as contractual and commercial law, IT, economic regulations, distribution law, and consumer law. Our team has cutting‑edge expertise in the Tech space and accompanies clients on major Tech matters and projects. We notably advise on data protection, cybersecurity resilience and risk, IT agreements, digitisation, and tech transformational projects, artificial intelligence, ethical questions around new technologies, connected devices, big data, data access and data sharing, the regulation of online platforms and major tech players, and e‑commerce more generally, as well as strategic collaborations. We have extensive experience advising clients on their strategic commercial and industrial projects, including international projects, and drafting and negotiating the contracts for those projects, such as major joint venture agreements, collaboration agreements, services, procurement, supply and distribution agreements. Our team accompanies international and domestic clients in a variety of sectors, including: Consumer Goods & Retail Aerospace & Defence Automotive Healthcare & Life Sciences Tech / Telecommunications Media & Technology Sports Energy & Resources Financial Services Funds and Insurance Our team works on a daily basis with other practice areas and offices across our network, not least in the context of pan‑European tech matters, thought leadership, and business development. Key attractions Across the firm, we advise on large, exciting, and high‑profile transactions. In addition to recruiting the best people, we insist on the professional development of all our lawyers. Our lawyers work continuously to develop both legal and personal skills through the training programmes offered by our "in‑house" university, the Clifford Chance Academy. Our remuneration package is one of the most attractive in the market. Qualifications You are a junior lawyer (1 to 3 years' experience), qualified in France and/or in the UK. You are keen to work in the different areas covered by our Paris Tech/Digital team, with a focus on the Tech side. You have a strong academic background, with a specialised Master's degree in digital law, new technologies, data, e‑commerce, and/or commercial law (or equivalent). You have significant training and work experience in a Tech, TMT, Digital, New Technologies, Data, or equivalent practice. Experience or a special interest in the Healthcare & Life Sciences field would be highly appreciated. An LL.M would be a plus. You possess excellent drafting skills. Ideally, you are fluent in French and in English, but at a minimum you are fluent in English. You are very well‑organised and commercial in your approach. Dynamism, team spirit, and communication skills are required qualities to progress in our stimulating environment. Client focus In order to provide outstanding client service, we need to understand, anticipate, and fulfil the unique needs and expectations of each client. With Clifford Chance Paris, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and innovative transactions within multidisciplinary national and international teams. You will provide pragmatic and creative answers that demand a good understanding of our clients’ markets and environment. Equal Opportunities Statement At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr