Cliffordchance

Lawyer – Life Sciences & Healthcare (JD Graduate) - Beijing/Shanghai Offices

Shanghai, China · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerCliffordchance
LocationShanghai, China
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted7 months ago

The role

We are looking for a highly motivated 2026 JD graduate to join our fast‑growing Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, and Healthcare practice in Beijing and Shanghai.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on strategic collaborations, licensing, and other complex cross‑border transactions, advising leading clients at the intersection of law, science, and business in the China market.

(Please state which office you prefer in your cover letter.)

What You’ll Do

Support partners and associates on strategic collaboration and licensing transactions
Work on high‑profile matters involving pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare clients
Gain hands‑on experience in cross‑border transactions and China‑related regulatory issues
Collaborate with a dynamic, international team in a fast‑paced environment

Your experience

JD (Class of 2026) from a top‑tier U.S. law school
Bachelor's degree in biology, Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering
Strong legal drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with the China business environment and strong cross‑cultural awareness are a plus
A proactive, detail‑oriented team player committed to delivering high‑quality work

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Equal opportunities statement

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.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

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 about our inclusive culture here

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