Job Satisfaction at Clifford Chance

As a Corporate graduate, I had the opportunity to work on a range of transactions led by different partners and also engage in client interactions.

In the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice area, I have broadly worked on: Corporate Advisory/Regulatory: Engaging with the Corporate and Global Financial Markets practice areas, as well as clients, for support/research/advice on difficult/complex aspects of a commercial transaction, employment law, privacy law, financial services regulation, etc. -Commercial Disputes/Litigation: Providing support/research/advice on a range of matters at different phases of a dispute, including preliminary discovery, subpoenas, costs, Takeovers Panel, etc.

Dat to day responsibilities include drafting correspondence, preparing due diligence reports, working on key transaction events (such as signing or completion), preparing documents (such as company resolutions), matter and project management work, attending meetings and calls, preparing business development and training material and preparing submissions

As a graduate I have been involved in various transactions and work streams including assisting with drafting and compiling DD reports, running searches, reviewing transaction documents, reviewing redlines and comparisons, drafting templates, drafting incorporation documents, assisting with signing and closings.

As a grad your day-to-day responsibilities change depending on what team you are in but generally include: matter management tasks, drafting and proofing tasks, setting up DocuSign envelopes, signing instructions, chasing the other side and communicating matter updates to the client and Tribunal, diarising deadlines, running documents to chambers, printing, bundling, tabbing etc

Research, assembling documents, drafting,

As a graduate lawyer I am always involved in the matters and transactions, which can be a steep learning curve, but it also offers a fantastic experience to learn practical legal and commercial skills from your first seat. Every day at work is different and all the matters I worked on are newsworthy.

My day-to-day varies, I could be drafting a research memorandum, conducting document review, writing letters or assisting with pleadings.

I work on a range of contentious and advisory work day-to-day, including ongoing litigation matters, contractual disputes and discrete advisory matters covering privacy, employment, sanctions and other areas. My responsibilities will vary depending on the matter, and may include legal research, drafting, document review and general administrative matters.

I am currently a graduate in the Corporate M&A practice at CC and my day-day responsibilities include helping out with the due diligence process of a deal, assisting associates and senior associates on discrete tasks, conducting research etc.

Running and managing deals, emailing clients, drafting legal documents.

As the junior of my team my daily responsibilities include research and drafting legal opinions. However, graduates are encouraged to be as involved as possible and regularly sit in on calls and attend court.

Assisting in document production, drafting and management.

As a Paralegal, I am given a high level of responsibility, incredibly interesting, challenging and significant work.

Work closely with senior lawyers to assist them with their day-to-day duties. Drafting documents and conducting research

Each day there is always something new to do and to learn. I've enjoyed completing a variety of tasks, such as research-related work, document review, proofreading and helping out with the post-closing administration of matters.

Managing transactions, liaising with clients, drafting key transaction documents

Work of a junior lawyer (drafting, emails, research, document management)

High level of responsibility for my level of experience. Great exposure to politically-significant international matters.

As with any junior role you don't get a whole lot of responsibility, although I can tell the senior people give me pieces of work they think I can do, but more importantly are able to give me a holistic overview of the background and context of the deal.