Clifford Chance Llp

SummaryClifford Chance is looking to recruit up to 12 Paralegal Apprentices to join the team in Newcastle.The role involves working in a team of paralegals, senior paralegals and managing paralegals who work on various transactions. You will assist them with all aspects of delivery on a range of projects from referring practice areas across a number of Clifford Chance offices, whilst working towards attaining your legal apprenticeship qualification.The recruitment process consists of; a remote online assessment. If you are successful with the assessment you will be invited to an interview, which will take place virtually over a video conference call (MS Teams).This role will be on a rolling recruitment basis from: 15 November 2021 until 1st May 2022. There will be various assessment and interview points during this time until we have filled all positions.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Legal Apprentice will work under the Legal Apprentice Manager along with daily supervision provided by the department's Senior Paralegals, Operations Managers and the instructing lawyer (where applicable) and will be responsible for a range of tasks including;Preparing precedentsDrafting transaction documents and lettersUsing technology such as Kira and Relativity to supplement the completion of legal workScheduling and biblingChronology and bundle completionLegal research tasksPre and post-completion work and due diligenceAssisting with collation and preparation of conditions precedentProofreading/checking cross-referencingOther administrative tasksYou will also need to;maintain acceptable progress towards attaining your paralegal apprenticeship qualification.Key RequirementsThe candidate will possess the following skills;detail orientedorganised and efficientstrong verbal and written communication skillsstrong interpersonal skillsenthusiastic and hardworkingability to work independently and manage time effectivelyhave a strong commitment to undertaking training alongside the day to day role of a Legal ApprenticeQualifications:5 GCSEs grade (A-C or 9-4) including maths and English or equivalent qualifications; and3 A-levels (or equivalent) grade A-C or assessed as being competent and able to undertake the duties of the role (by successfully completing the assessments during the interview process).If you already have a level 3 legal qualification which is similar to the level 3 paralegal apprenticeship, you will not be eligible.About the FirmClifford Chance is one of the world's leading law firms. We help clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. The firm has unrivalled scale and depth of legal resources across three key markets of the Americas, Asia and Europe.The Newcastle office is made up of a range of practice areas which are; Global Financial Markets, Corporate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Capital Markets & Funds.To find out more about what it is like to work in Clifford Chance in London or Newcastle, please visit OpportunitiesAt 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.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 here.#LI-POST #IND1

Group Overview The Clearance Centre is a central part of the firm's risk management function and reports ultimately to the firm's General Counsel. Working in the London Clearance Centre you will be working as part of a team responsible for the management of conflicts of interest and associated compliance issues across Clifford Chance's global practice, including Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Who you will work with Liaising with both partners and lawyers to establish whether a conflict of interest exists, often in the context of a range of related matters, many of which are highly complex transactions. What you will be responsible for Your primary responsibity will be to analyse and make decisions on whether new mandates to be undertaken by the Firm, can be accepted in the context of current conflicts and other compliance issues, taking into account legal / regulatory requirements, internal policies as well as reputational and commercial conflict implications. Accordingly, the role includes the following: • Assessing whether new mandates can be accepted in the context of current conflicts and other regulatory rules, as well as internal policies, across the full range of practice areas within the firm; • Assessing and deciding on whether changes to existing mandates create any conflict or other compliance issues for the firm; • Determining any applicable conditions upon which mandates can be accepted or continued; • Analysing information contained in the Firm's conflict management systems; • Establishing information barriers; and • Dealing with ad hoc questions/queries from Partners and lawyers relating to conflicts of interest and other engagement risk issues. Your career experience so far You will have experience in compliance and knowledge of applicable conflict of interest rules, ideally gained in a leading international law practice. Experience will also include: • A Law degree; • Legal qualification helpful but not essential; • Proven ability to gather and analyse information, and to use it to solve problems in a methodical, practical way; • Sound awareness of commercial issues and ability to resolve them pragmatically; • Excellent attention to detail; • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, to exercise initiative and manage a substantial workload, including prioritising of competing time demands; • Excellent communication skills, and an ability to build and maintain relationships with all members of the Firm; • Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and technology; • The ability to form productive working relationships with others, both inside and outside of the Clearance Centre; and • Commercially minded with a good operational business acumen. How we will support you From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development 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 with partners, lawyers and business professionals from all of the firm's offices and practice areas. • You will have exposure to work which often involves complex, high value matters that frequently headline in the financial and business press, and also work involving emerging markets and technologies. • 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 field. About the Firm Whatever your area of expertise, you will find a range of career opportunities at Clifford Chance. And wherever you're heading, Clifford Chance is where you can be true to your ambitions. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures and languages. In a world where commercial success increasingly relies on globalisation, we offer clients a truly international perspective, and we offer our people a rewarding and stimulating career. We're proud of our approachable, friendly and team-based way of working. Highly professional and self-assured, with an entrepreneurial streak, our people are more than happy to share their expertise and knowledge. To find out more about what it is like to work in Clifford Chance in London or Newcastle, please visit 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. 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 here. #LI-WRAP #LI-POST #IND1

Job Purpose The Risk Manager sits within the Global Risk and Compliance team and is a key advisor to the firm on Business-related Risks. This role holder is required to have day-to-day oversight of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework. The Risk Manager reports to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer ("CR&CO") and works closely with various teams across the firm, including but not limited to the Head of International Compliance, Legal, Risk & Compliance teams, Information Security, and other colleagues within the risk space. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the delivery of, and continually improve the Enterprise Risk Managemnt (ERM) Framework, including development and tracking of Risk Appetite and Key Risk Indicators. • Draft and present regular risk reporting to management, up to and including the Executive Leadership Group and Audit & Risk Committee. • Conduct and oversee regular and on-going risk assessments in line with the Firm's Risk Management Framework, ensuring they are performed across all regions and in key functions. Evaluate risk levels and implications, work with regions and key functions to formulate action plans and track action items to mitigate key risks. • Work with Global Programme Group to manage risk and compliance issues with projects across the network. Act as the risk liasion for key projects, providing SME input from a risk perspective. • Remain abreast of best practice risk processes and prepare and deliver ad-hoc training and communications on risk management topics and trends. • Where required by the CRCO, oversee various incident reporting logs. • Retain a solid knowledge of the operating environment for the firm, including an knowledge of the wider legal sector as well as developments at key comparable Firms and clients. • As may be requested by the CRCO from time to time, compile and alayse data and information about the Firm, its practices and regulatory obligations. • Act as a primary contact for the business where risk matters are concerned, escalating to CRCO and/or consulting other stakeholders as and when required. • Maintain relationships across the network to ensure business and enterprise risks are regularly escalated to the team. • Drive the development and embedding of risk management activity into key processes as and when required by functional management. • Act as primary liaison with Internal Audit to oversee assurance activity and ensure integration between IA and ERM, including overseeing completion of Legal, Risk & Compliance audit findings. • Own supplier relationships with key risk suppliers. • Manage the development of the Risk team and acting as a point of escalation for the team as required. • Represent the firm in client audits and meetings, providing business risk or enterprise risk input as and when required. • Represent the Risk & Compliance function on committees, project boards and working groups as and when required, keeping Risk & Compliance team members informed of developments and coordinating comments from the broader Risk & Compliance function. Key Requirements Experience: • Significant experience in a similar role. • Delivery of ERM frameworks or similar in a professional services context. • Demonstrable evidence of developing teams. • Risk management experience within a regulated environment. • Knowledge of the legal sector preferred. Skills: • Demonstrate expert knowledge of risk practices and techniques. • Ability to communicate and influence at all levels in the firm, building a consensus on course of action. • Abilty to work on your own and lead where required. • Broad knowledge of operations across all aspects of a professional services firm. • Clear commercial awareness and ability to communicate risks in an insightful way that is appropriate for different audiences. • Proficient in Office suite. • Excellent presentation and communication skills. • Excellent organisational skills. Qualifications: • Degree level or equivalent. • Professional qualification in Risk Management (e.g. IRM) would be beneficial. About the Firm Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading law firms, helping clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. The firm has unrivalled scale and depth of legal resources across the three key markets of the Americas, Asia and Europe and focuses on the core areas of commercial activity: capital markets; corporate and M&A; finance and banking; real estate; tax; pensions and employment; litigation and dispute resolution. Alongside world-class legal careers, Clifford Chance offers excellent opportunities in the support functions that underpin its business operations. By joining us in business services, you will help us to innovate in the way we deliver our services and enable us to run a successful multinational business that never stands still. Business services are integral to the running of the firm and are critical to its success. To find out more about what it is like to work in Clifford Chance in London or Newcastle, please visit Equal Opportunities It is the Firm's policy to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. Furthermore, the Firm will ensure that no requirement or condition will be imposed without justification which could disadvantage individuals purely on any of the above grounds. The policy applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment. The Firm will regularly review its procedures and selection criteria to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and otherwise treated according to their relevant individual abilities and merits. The Firm is committed to the implementation of this policy and to a programme of action to ensure that the policy is, and continues to be, fully effective. All staff are required to comply with the policy and to act in accordance with its objectives so as to remove any barriers to equal opportunity. Any act of discrimination by employees or any failure to comply with the terms of the policy will result in disciplinary action. #LI-POST #IND1

Job Overview The Brand, Communications & Marketing (BCM) function plays a critical role in the achievement of the firm's vision and strategy. The BCM team proactively manages the Firm's reputation across key stakeholder groups, supports internal engagement and alignment with the Firm's strategy and develops our profile in support of our commercial objectives. Who you will work with Internal Communications Projects Co-ordinator will report to the Internal Communications Associate Manager and will be working with internal communications team colleagues and other internal stakeholders and project sponsors to help develop and maintain communications projects. What you will be responsible for • Developing and maintaining internal communications projects for a range of stakeholders. Examples of the types of projects include: IT and software changes/introductions/launches Employee surveys Alumni communications Ad hoc internal communications projects • Ensuring that these projects are all executed in a timely and aligned way; • Advising programme sponsors on how best to reflect their work through internal communications channels and messaging; • Creating and developing communications project plans; • Curating key content associated with these projects across internal communications channels including intranet sites and Yammer groups; • Helping the project sponsors produce periodic status updates and reports; • Regularly evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the internal communications work and adapting this accordingly What you will do This role will be responsible for: • Creating, developing, co-ordinating and executing a range of internal communications projects that support all areas of the firm's vision and strategy • Developing and maintaining the internal messaging for projects and ensuring that they are executed successfully in alignment with other firm internal communications • Deploying key content associated with these initiatives within the firm's internal communications channels - e.g. intranet sites and Yammer groups. • Supporting programme sponsors to produce periodic communication status updates and reports • Regularly evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the communications associated with these projects and adapting them accordingly. Success in this role will be measured by: • Monitoring the internal awareness and understanding of these communications projects • Increased levels of engagement with these projects amongst the firm's internal audiences • Successful interaction and engagement with the wider Brand, Communications and Marketing Function • Feedback gathered from project stakeholders. Your career experience so far The successful candidate will have: • Experience of working on internal communications projects and initiatives within large organisations and/or professional services organisations • Knowledge and experience of operating internal communications channels including intranet, enterprise-wide social media and publishing tools • Ability to work with a wide range of internal stakeholders • Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels, including remotely in international offices, in a professional, confident manner • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to tight deadlines • Project management skills The successful candidate will be: • Highly collaborative • Motivated, proactive, forward-thinking and organised • A team player • Educated to degree level or equivalent • Highly organised How we will support you The Global Brand Communications and Marketing team meets regularly via a wide range of updates and briefings designed to achieve knowledge understanding and alignment for all communications activities across the firm. This team regularly initiates global initiatives which allows team members to connect with global colleagues and to build experience and skills outside of their daily work. This team also develops and delivers specific training for the team which focuses on the specialist skills required. About the Firm Whatever your area of expertise, you will find a range of career opportunities at Clifford Chance. And wherever you're heading, Clifford Chance is where you can be true to your ambitions. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures and languages. In a world where commercial success increasingly relies on globalisation, we offer clients a truly international perspective, and we offer our people a rewarding and stimulating career. We're proud of our approachable, friendly and team-based way of working. Highly professional and self-assured, with an entrepreneurial streak, our people are more than happy to share their expertise and knowledge. To find out more about what it is like to work in Clifford Chance in London or Newcastle, please visit 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. 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 here #LI-WRAP #LI-POST #IND1

Job Overview The Brand, Communications & Marketing (BCM) function plays a critical role in the achievement of the firm's vision and strategy. The BCM team proactively manages the Firm's reputation across key stakeholder groups, supports internal engagement and alignment with the Firm's strategy and develops our profile in support of our commercial objectives. Fundamental to our continued and future success is nurturing a culture and a way of working that will support our vision: values-driven, inclusive and with responsibility and ethics at its heart. At Clifford Chance, we are proud that these are already part of our DNA but are committed to a programme of cultural change and engagement to ensure that these remain relevant, compelling and meaningful in a fast-changing landscape. Who you will work with In this role, the Internal Communications Associate Manager will be working with a wide range of internal stakeholders and project sponsors to help develop and maintain their internal messaging and communications programmes. The Associate Manager will play an active role in project and initiative liaison and update meetings. And will engage with the global internal communications team to ensure that messages and activities remain aligned with the firm's global internal communications calendar, other firm communications and best practices. The Associate Manager will work in tandem with external communications and marketing colleagues in particular to ensure we develop and deliver consistent, coherent and compelling messages across our stakeholder groups. What you will be responsible for In this role, the Internal Communications Associate Manager will be working with a wide range of internal stakeholders and project sponsors to help develop and maintain their internal messaging and communications programmes. This will include: • Developing and maintaining the internal messaging and communications programmed for purpose, Values, Code of Conduct, Inclusion, Rresponsible Business and Pro Bono activity, including their associated workstreams, and ensuring that these are all executed in a timely and aligned way; • Advising programme sponsors on how best to reflect their work in their internal messaging and communications programmes; • Creating and developing communications project plans • Keeping up-to-date with the wide range of global initiatives associated with these types of activities, sharing insights and comparing similar initiatives in other organisations • Curating key content associated with these areas within, for example, intranet sites and Yammer groups ; • Helping the programme sponsors produce periodic status updates and reports; and • Regularly evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the internal communications outputs and adapting them accordingly. What you will do The Internal Communications Associate Manager role will provide critical internal communications support for this broader programme, including for a number of the firm's most important strategic initiatives: • Project Compass - the firm's Purpose, Values, Code of Conduct and Inclusion initiatives • Our Responsible Business agenda • Communicating the firm's Pro Bono work and activities Key responsibilities: • Providing communications guidance and advice to senior stakeholders • Developing, co-ordinating and executing creative and impactful communications programmes • Creating and embedding internal messaging • Ensuring that these communications programmes are aligned with the Firm's other internal communications activities • Advising on internal communications and transformation best practice. The success of this role will primarily be measured by: • Generating internal awareness and understanding of various programmes as well as increased levels of engagement with these programmes amongst key segments across the firm • Successful interaction and engagement with the firm's senior leadership and the wider Brand, Communications and Marketing Function • Participation/sign-up rates and active commitment to the programmes which are being communicated • Feedback gathered from global programme stakeholders. Your career experience so far The successful candidate will have: • A proven track record in managing strategic internal communications projects and initiatives across international organisations • Experience of developing, supervising and implementing Purpose, Values, Code of Conduct, Inclusion, Responsible Business and Pro Bono programmes, including their associated workstreams internal communications strategies and planning • Prior experience of working on culture change projects • Experience of advising and supporting Senior Partners / C-Suite personnel • Knowledge and experience of internal communications channels including intranet, enterprise-wide social media and publishing tools • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail • Ability to work with a wide range of internal stakeholders and instill trust and confidence with senior leadership • Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels, including remotely in international offices, with a professional, confident manner The successful candidate will be: • Highly collaborative in their working style • Motivated, proactive, forward-thinking and organised • A team player, willing to go the extra mile for project stakeholders and the team itself • A self-starter with the initiative and the ability to work without supervision • Educated to degree level or equivalent How we will support you From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning. The Global Brand Communications and Marketing team meets regularly via a wide range of updates and briefings designed to achieve knowledge understanding and alignment for all communications activities across the firm. This team regularly initiates global initiatives which allows team members to connect with global colleagues and to build experience and skills outside of their daily work. This team also develops and delivers specific training for the team which focuses on the specialist skills required. About the Firm Whatever your area of expertise, you will find a range of career opportunities at Clifford Chance. And wherever you're heading, Clifford Chance is where you can be true to your ambitions. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures and languages. In a world where commercial success increasingly relies on globalisation, we offer clients a truly international perspective, and we offer our people a rewarding and stimulating career. We're proud of our approachable, friendly and team-based way of working. Highly professional and self-assured, with an entrepreneurial streak, our people are more than happy to share their expertise and knowledge. To find out more about what it is like to work in Clifford Chance in London or Newcastle, please visit 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. 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 here. #LI-WRAP #LI-POST #IND1

Job Overview The Business Manager role is critical to the success of the practice area. Alongside the Practice Area Manager and Practice Area Leaders ('PALs'), it drives the financial and operational performance, drives best practice in the resourcing processes of across the practice and connects the strategic agenda with operational delivery. Who you will work with The role will support the PAM in the overall operational management of the London Corporate Practice will work closely with the Legal Support Manager, Resource Manager, Legal Technology Manager and the Financial and Business Process Analyst. The Business Manager will also work closely with the Business Development and HR Functions. The Business Manager will be a key member of the Corporate Operations Group and wider teams across the organization. What you will be responsible for The remit of the Business Manager is to support the PAM in the overall operational management of the London Corporate Practice, ensuring Firm-wide initiatives are adopted and the practice area strategic programme is implemented. A crucial feature is the role-holder will be able to communicate at all levels and across functions. The Business Manager will be able to understand the nuances of different business models across the practice and will have the knowledge, people skills and awareness to drive the strategic agenda smoothly. What you will do The Business Manager will be expected to act as a trusted advisor to the Practice Area Management Team, comprising of the Practice Area Leaders (PALs), Practice Area Manager and other Partners (as appropriate), providing advice and guidance The Business Manager will be expected to provide a quality support service and rapid response to complex queries. The key responsibilities and objectives of the role are detailed below: Supporting strategic Implementation Project managing a variety of projects including the strategy implementation programme for the practice and other key initiatives. Working with other business professional areas to enable change across the practice. Practice Area and Operational Management Assisting to the PAM in providing direction and guidance to senior stakeholders within the practice area, ensuring that key stakeholders are provided with relevant information required for the management off the business. Working with the PAM to promote and liaise with the Best Delivery team (which includes Legal Project Managers, Continuous Improvement and Legal Tech Delivery), to ensure that we adopt and embed best practice within the practice area. Promoting the use of in-house and low-cost resource options where viable, to reduce cost and improve client efficiencies. In close conjunction with the PAM, coordinate practice area, partner meetings and retreats, and where appropriate assisting with preparing agendas, materials, minutes and progressing agreed actions Assisting in business continuity and risk management processes are in place. Working with the PAM to support the Global PAL and other global initiatives. Pro-actively identifying and solving problems and being able to learn a wide range of disciplines to drive general management agenda. Other relevant project support and representation as required. Resource Management Optimising and supporting the work allocation process and working with the resource manager to ensure the deployment of lawyers maximises profitability and supports personal development and we are effectively triaging best delivery and our Newcastle office. Providing analysis, process improvement and advice about resource management to improve the Work Allocation function within Corporate. Financial Management Supporting the PAM and working with the Financial Analyst in the financial management of the Practice. Managing the timeline for the budget and forecasting process to support the PAM and Financial analyst. Driving efficiencies through the pricing to cash process cycle Holding financial performance discussions with group heads and partners. Understand and communicate the nuance of differing business models between product lines to key stakeholders. Working with Pricing and Best delivery to drive profitability reviews with the Partners. Leading on discreet financial improvement programmes Educating the practice on financials through various means, e.g. sharing knowledge through meetings, presentations, papers and proposals. Ad-hoc financial modelling Your career experience so far Ideally your experience will have been gained in a large commercial environment, ideally Professional Services. You will have a consulting, project management, financial or business analysis background and be able to demonstrate business awareness with a good understanding of financial and performance metrics. An accounting qualification is preferred. You will be confident and willing to engage with all levels of staff. You will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence at all levels and explain technical issues in terms that are appropriate to the intended audience. You will be an accurate worker with high attention to detail, and excellent organisational skills. You will be proactive and be able to drive new initiatives you have implemented. You will have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. You will have excellent IT skills including a thorough working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and a facility for on-line research. You will be required to develop a good understanding of the culture and workings of the practice area. It is desirable that you will be educated to degree level or equivalent and a finance or project management qualification would be advantageous. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following: Proven relationship management skills with the ability to influence decisions & outcomes at a senior level. Project management experience. Commercially minded with good business acumen. Ability to take effective decisions using sound judgement. Strong problem solving and conflict resolution experience. Proven ability to build and maintain strong internal and external working relationships. A strong team player and collaborator. Good analytical skills with ability to manipulate complex data into comprehensive format. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good IT skills including Excel. How we will support you From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning. About the Firm Whatever your area of expertise, you will find a range of career opportunities at Clifford Chance. And wherever you're heading, Clifford Chance is where you can be true to your ambitions. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures and languages. In a world where commercial success increasingly relies on globalisation, we offer clients a truly international perspective, and we offer our people a rewarding and stimulating career. We're proud of our approachable, friendly and team-based way of working. Highly professional and self-assured, with an entrepreneurial streak, our people are more than happy to share their expertise and knowledge. The London Corporate practice is established as one of the leading practices in London. Our lawyers advise clients on their strategic and challenging transactions across all major markets and in many cases with multi-jurisdictional dimensions. 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. 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 here. Competitive Salary and discretionary bonus, plus a range of exceptional benefits including pension, private medical cover, life insurance and income replacement insurance. #LI-WRAP #LI-POST #IND1

Summary Clifford Chance is looking to recruit up to 12 Paralegal Apprentices to join the team in Newcastle. The role involves working in a team of paralegals, senior paralegals and managing paralegals who work on various transactions. You will assist them with all aspects of delivery on a range of projects from referring practice areas across a number of Clifford Chance offices, whilst working towards attaining your legal apprenticeship qualification. The recruitment process consists of; a remote online assessment. If you are successful with the assessment you will be invited to an interview, which will take place virtually over a video conference call (MS Teams). This role will be on a rolling recruitment basis from: 15 November 2021 until 1st May 2022. There will be various assessment and interview points during this time until we have filled all positions. Key Responsibilities The Legal Apprentice will work under the Legal Apprentice Manager along with daily supervision provided by the department's Senior Paralegals, Operations Managers and the instructing lawyer (where applicable) and will be responsible for a range of tasks including; • Preparing precedents • Drafting transaction documents and letters • Using technology such as Kira and Relativity to supplement the completion of legal work • Scheduling and bibling • Chronology and bundle completion • Legal research tasks • Pre and post-completion work and due diligence • Assisting with collation and preparation of conditions precedent • Proofreading/checking cross-referencing • Other administrative tasks You will also need to; • maintain acceptable progress towards attaining your paralegal apprenticeship qualification. Key Requirements The candidate will possess the following skills; • detail oriented • organised and efficient • strong verbal and written communication skills • strong interpersonal skills • enthusiastic and hardworking • ability to work independently and manage time effectively • have a strong commitment to undertaking training alongside the day to day role of a Legal Apprentice Qualifications: • 5 GCSEs grade (A-C or 9-4) including maths and English or equivalent qualifications; and • 3 A-levels (or equivalent) grade A-C or assessed as being competent and able to undertake the duties of the role (by successfully completing the assessments during the interview process). • If you already have a level 3 legal qualification which is similar to the level 3 paralegal apprenticeship, you will not be eligible. About the Firm Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading law firms. We help clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. The firm has unrivalled scale and depth of legal resources across three key markets of the Americas, Asia and Europe. The Newcastle office is made up of a range of practice areas which are; Global Financial Markets, Corporate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Capital Markets & Funds. To find out more about what it is like to work in Clifford Chance in London or Newcastle, please visit 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. 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 here. #LI-POST #IND1

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Trainee Solicitor You will gain the breadth of experience you need to emerge as a confident solicitor. You will have four six-month rotations, giving you the opportunity to explore our practice areas, client and international secondments and our split-seat opportunities. Job Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: 10 Upper Bank Street, London Salary: £50,000 (first year), £55,000 (second year) Eligibility: To ...... click apply for full job details

SPARK is our award-winning opportunity to gain an insider's view into what a career in law can look like. This opportunity is for individuals in their first year, second year of a four-year degree, or penultimate year of a non-law degree. Job Title: SPARK London 2022 Location: 10 Upper Bank Street, London Salary: £450 per week Eligibility: SPARK is open to all first year law students, second year students o...... click apply for full job details

Trainee Solicitor - Clifford Chance IGNITE Job Type: Permanent Location: 10 Upper Bank Street, London Salary: £48,000 (first year), £54,000 (second year) Eligibility You are only able to make one application to a Scheme/role (Training Contract 2023 OR Training Contract 2024 OR Middle East Training Contract OR Clifford Chance IGNITE OR SPARK)...... click apply for full job details