Lawyer – Life Sciences & Healthcare (JD Graduate) - Beijing/Shanghai Offices
Clifford Chance · Shanghai, China · full-time · On site · March 10, 2026
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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.
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
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.
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- Employer
- Clifford Chance
- Location
- Shanghai, China · On site
- Contract
- full-time