FAQs
What is the primary focus of the Senior Associate Knowledge Lawyer / Knowledge Director role?
The primary focus of the role is to deliver practical and insightful knowhow and advice on UK laws and developments, support the Tech Group in providing high-quality legal services, and ensure effective knowledge sharing and expertise within the team.
What type of legal issues will the role involve?
The role will involve legal issues related to tech advisory and compliance, tech development, procurement and outsourcing, tech risk, disputes and investigations, and tech-heavy M&A transactions.
Who will I be working with in this role?
You will be working with partners and lawyers across the Tech Group, which is an integrated multidisciplinary team of tech-savvy lawyers located around the world.
What qualifications and experience are required for the role?
You should be a senior lawyer with significant experience advising companies on tech, have an excellent academic background, strong drafting and communication skills, and a good understanding of legislative frameworks related to cyber, data, and artificial intelligence.
What opportunities for growth and development does Clifford Chance provide?
Clifford Chance offers varied opportunities for continuous growth and development, including formal training, informal coaching and mentoring, skills-based and technical training, and on-the-job learning.
How does Clifford Chance ensure diversity and inclusion in the workplace?
Clifford Chance is committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally, regardless of various characteristics. They have employee networks and advocate for change to deliver equality of opportunity, aspiration, and experience.
What are some of the key responsibilities in this role?
Key responsibilities include tracking and analyzing tech-related legal developments, responding to fee earner queries, managing and maintaining templates and precedents, and preparing internal and client-facing training programs.
What is the firm's approach to hybrid working?
The role follows a 'balanced' hybrid working approach, with the expectation of working from the office for a minimum of 50% of the time, as long as business needs allow.
How does this role support client-facing opportunities?
The role supports client-facing opportunities by providing timely insights and knowhow on UK tech legal, regulatory, and governance matters, which aids lawyers in advising clients effectively.
What types of clients does Clifford Chance serve?
Clifford Chance serves clients across commercial and industrial sectors, financial investors, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organizations, providing them with high-quality legal insights and services.