Junior Lawyer – TechDigital

Clifford Chance; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international law firm is looking for a junior lawyer to join their Paris Tech//Digital team. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of experience and a strong background in digital law, data protection, and commercial law. Fluency in English is essential, while French is preferred. This full-time role emphasizes teamwork and client focus, working on innovative legal solutions across various sectors.

Prestations

Attractive remuneration package

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Junior lawyer with 1 to 3 years of experience, qualified in France and/or the UK.
• Strong academic background specializing in digital law, data, and commercial law.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; French fluency preferred.

Responsabilités

• Support clients in Tech-related legal matters and projects.
• Draft and negotiate contracts for international and domestic clients.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams on complex transactions.

Connaissances

Time Management

Communication skills

Legal Research

Computer Skills

Formation

Master's degree in digital law or equivalent

LL.M (preferred)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Description du poste

Overview

Our Paris Tech//Digital team is led by Partners Dessislava Savova and Patrice Navarro. It is comprised of Dessislava and Patrice and 12 experts specialised amongst 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 their 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. To be able to do so we also rely on our unique contractual know‑how.

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.

Key Attractions

Across the Firm we advise on large exciting and high‑profile transactions. As well as recruiting the best people we insist on the professional development of all our lawyers. Indeed 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 Masters 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 area or equivalent; 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 as 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 a 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. To deliver this core part of our business strategy we want to recruit lawyers who not only have the highest level of technical skills but are also client‑focused.

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 which 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 their families, for our firm and for 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 equality of opportunity, equality of aspiration and equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full‑time

Key Skills

• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Banking
• Legal Research
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Underwriting
• Phone Etiquette