Associate – Data Privacy

The role We advise many of the world's leading companies on public and private M&A, disposals, demergers, joint ventures, restructurings and high value commercial contracts with a particular focus on complex, cross-border transactions. Our team works closely with antitrust specialists on merger control matters and collaborates with experts across finance, capital markets, litigation, tax, pensions, employment and real estate to deliver integrated advice. We combine international deal execution skills with deep local market knowledge and sector-focused expertise. Our practice also covers corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property and technology advisory, providing clients with comprehensive support across all aspects of corporate activity. Who you will work with Our clients include many of the world's leading public and private corporations, investment banks and financial institutions, governments and international bodies. Our unique service offering to clients is our top tier strength across M&A, private equity, antitrust, IP and funds alongside the deep corporate client base, combined with unrivalled strength and depth of expertise across practice areas and around our network. We advise our clients on strategic corporate and M&A work, both domestic and international, with a particular focus on large, complex, cross-border transactions. Our work spans Europe, the US, the Middle East and APAC. You will be working with a broad range of clients and the firm's other teams and practice areas, not only in London, but across the globe.  What you will be responsible for We are looking for a strong privacy/data lawyer.  The successful candidate should have broader exposure to technology and digital matters, with an interest in areas such as AI, emerging technology, cybersecurity and digital regulation. Your experience You will also have the opportunity to gain top quality experience across a diverse range of cyber security, Data and technology-based transactions including: • Data protection and privacy matters, including complex UK, EU and international data protection issues. • Cross-border data transfers and international data governance. • Privacy and data considerations arising from the development and use of AI and other emerging technologies. • Data protection aspects of technology transactions, outsourcing and digital transformation projects. • Cybersecurity and data breach matters, including incident response and regulatory considerations. • Privacy and data protection issues arising in corporate transactions, including M&A and due diligence. • Commercial arrangements involving the collection, use, sharing and exploitation of data. • Advising on evolving digital, data and AI regulation and its impact on clients. 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.  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. What we offer including our broad range of benefits and working environment When you join Clifford Chance, you will have access to a broad range of benefits to support you across many aspects of your personal and professional life including financial, wellbeing, lifestyle, and family friendly benefits. For more information on what we offer specifically in the UK, please visit our  What We Offer  page on our career site.  Equal Opportunities At Clifford Chance, we understand that our