Location
10 Upper Bank St, Canary Wharf, London

Hours
Full Time - Hybrid working with an expectation to work from the office a minimum of 50% of the time, subject to business needs

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
As an Associate in Data Privacy at Clifford Chance, you will advise many of the world's leading companies on complex, cross-border transactions including public and private M&A, disposals, demergers, joint ventures, restructurings, and high-value commercial contracts. You will work closely with antitrust specialists on merger control matters and collaborate with experts across finance, capital markets, litigation, tax, pensions, employment, and real estate to deliver integrated advice. Our practice covers corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and technology advisory, providing comprehensive support across all aspects of corporate activity. You will be part of an innovative, diverse, and ambitious team, working with a broad range of clients including public and private corporations, investment banks, financial institutions, governments, and international bodies. The role offers exposure to international deal execution combined with deep local market knowledge and sector-focused expertise, spanning Europe, the US, the Middle East, and APAC.

Additional Information
From your first day, Clifford Chance supports your continuous growth through formal training, informal coaching, mentoring, skills-based and technical training, and on-the-job learning. The firm offers a broad range of benefits supporting your personal and professional life including financial, wellbeing, lifestyle, and family-friendly benefits. Clifford Chance is committed to an inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work, fostering an environment where every career is rewarding and stimulating.

Experience
Proven experience as a strong privacy/data lawyer with broader exposure to technology and digital matters. Experience in areas such as AI, emerging technology, cybersecurity, and digital regulation is highly desirable. You will have experience advising on complex UK, EU, and international data protection issues, cross-border data transfers, and international data governance. Experience with privacy and data considerations related to AI and emerging technologies, technology transactions, outsourcing, digital transformation projects, cybersecurity incident response, regulatory considerations, and corporate transactions including M&A and due diligence is essential.

About you
You are a motivated and knowledgeable legal professional with a keen interest in technology and data privacy. You thrive in a collaborative, international environment and are eager to work on complex, cross-border matters. You have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients and internal teams across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications
You possess relevant legal qualifications and have demonstrated expertise in data protection, privacy law, and technology-related legal matters. You are committed to continuous professional development and staying abreast of evolving digital, data, and AI regulation and its impact on clients.