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Clifford Chance's Tech//Digital Group sits within our London Corporate Practice and looks after the focused needs of clients dealing with TMT sector and wider technology issues. This group serves a cross-practice group of clients, including banks, financial investors and corporates spanning every sector – and regularly deals with a roster of major TMT businesses on their focused sector issues. Our lawyers cover a range of corporate, commercial and technology focused issues – from M&A to business process and IT outsourcing, complex technology arrangements and business separation agreements. Furthermore, we tackle cutting-edge legal and regulatory issues related to technology, including data privacy and protection; cyber and information security; and technology ethics.
Our group, which is ranked as a Tier 1 firm in Legal 500, is a market-leader in providing innovative solutions to both the TMT industry and across the range of other sectors we provide legal products to. We have substantial global resources, with dedicated TMT sector focus and Tech teams throughout our network.
Who you will work with
As a key part of the London Tech strategy, you will primarily serve the M&A requirements of clients operating in the Telecoms, Media and Tech sectors (These will include Telcos and other network infrastructure providers, Tech companies, and media houses,). Notably there will be extensive work with clients in the technology space, where we are seeing significant M&A activity.
As an increase in tech/data-driven transactions continues, you will also be in a team which provides transactional support to the wider firm. These are often with key strategic clients we commit to providing tech transaction support which allows us to cement our relationships further and enhances our credibility as a market leader in all types of Tech work.
You will work in our close knit London Tech/Digital team of data privacy, IT/outsourcing and IP specialists which is the Firm's hub for telecoms and media sector expertise, co-ordinating efforts across the Firm on strategy, client/business development and thought leadership.
What you will be responsible for
As an associate in our leading practice you will work at the forefront of the market advising TMT clients and provide tech transaction support to a wider client group:
- You will provide corporate/M&A expertise predominantly on complex M&A transactions, large scale re-organisations and join venture arrangements as well as corporate advisory work.
- You will be working as part of cross-border and interdisciplinary teams to advise on corporate finance activities, ensuring compliance with local laws and business requirements.
- Developing relationships with clients and actively engaging in business development and thought leadership initiatives and seeking out opportunities for new work.
- Drafting legal documents clearly and concisely, creating solutions using legal knowledge and commercial judgement to advise and support leading multi-national corporates.
Qualifications
Your career experience so far
You will have a solid background in corporate/M&A work at a reputable firm and a passion for deal execution.
You will have proven M&A experience, advising clients coupled with a strong desire to develop a career of specializing in the Technology space.
You will be globally minded and possess excellent legal skills, combined with the ability to provide commercial solutions to clients and excellent transactional and managements skills.
Candidates with more senior experience, will be expected to demonstrate experience in organising and managing transactions.
You will naturally be able to demonstrate excellent document drafting skills. You should demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills along with a high level of commercial awareness.
You will need to demonstrate that you can thrive in a team with high professional standards and a flexible client-friendly commercial approach. You will have had strong exposure of collaborating with multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary teams.
It is crucial that you can demonstrate an appetite for business development, client relationship management and thought leadership as well as a strong desire to develop your capability in this thriving sector.
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. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.
- You will be working for a firm and team which is ranked #1 in the TMT sector and at the forefront of technological advancements.
- You will be working with a broad range of clients, teams and practice areas, not only in London, but across the world.
- You will have exposure to work which often involves complex, high margin matters that frequently headline in the financial and business press, and exposure to work involving emerging markets and technologies.
- You will have extensive client contact both as part of your daily working routine but will also have the opportunity to develop client contacts through organising seminars for our key clients, including providing client training.
- You will develop an unbeatable multi-disciplinary skill set as well as client facing skills whilst working with some of the best-known market leaders in their respective practice areas.
- We will provide the opportunity for you to develop as a recognised practitioner in the TMT sector.
Company Description
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.
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.
Additional Information
Equal opportunities statement
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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