Associate

CMS CMNO - Poland; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

MyBenefit platform access

Life insurance

Extensive training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Top-tier firm in Poland

Job summary

CMS Warsaw is seeking an Associate to join our Corporate/M&A practice. You will advise on corporate matters, manage transaction documentation, conduct due diligence, and draft opinions while collaborating with teams across jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes ownership of tasks, thorough analysis and building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate holds a qualification to practice as an Attorney-at-Law or Advocate, has M&A experience from a law firm, and speaks fluent English.

Qualifications

• Qualified Attorney-at-Law (radca prawny) or Advocate (adwokat).
• Experience in Corporate/M&A gained in a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of company law and M&A transactions.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Collaborative mindset, commitment to professional development, and ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on corporate law and M&A matters.
• Preparing and managing transaction and corporate documentation.
• Participating in due diligence reviews and preparing reports and recommendations for clients.
• Analysing legal regulations and drafting legal opinions and memoranda.
• Collaborating with clients and specialist teams in Poland and across other jurisdictions.
• Supporting Partners and Counsel in the delivery of complex transactional projects.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.

Skills

English fluency

Corporate/M&A experience

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation skills

Collaborative mindset

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Attorney-at-Law (radca prawny) or Advocate (adwokat)

Job description

We are currently looking for a lawyer to join our Corporate/M&A practice in CMS Warsaw as an Associate.

Your responsibilities

• Advising clients on corporate law and M&A matters.
• Preparing and managing transaction and corporate documentation.
• Participating in due diligence reviews and preparing reports and recommendations for clients.
• Analysing legal regulations and drafting legal opinions and memoranda.
• Collaborating with clients and specialist teams in Poland and across other jurisdictions.
• Supporting Partners and Counsel in the delivery of complex transactional projects.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.

What we are looking for

• Qualified Attorney-at-Law (radca prawny) or Advocate (adwokat).
• Experience in Corporate/M&A gained in a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of company law and M&A transactions.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• A collaborative mindset, commitment to professional development, and an ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

What we offer

• Private healthcare.
• Access to the MyBenefit platform and Multisport card.
• Life insurance.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Access to a broad range of wellbeing initiatives and benefits.
• The opportunity to work in the highest-located law firm in Poland.

What’s in it for you?

As a future facing firm, we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We empower and support our people to realise their ambitions through access to high quality, interesting and engaging work alongside a competitive package.

Whether you're a lawyer or a finance professional, a business developer or an IT expert, we have a wide range of legal and business careers for you. Find where you belong. Preparing for tomorrow's challenges starts today. That's why CMS adopts a Future Facing approach, ensuring our clients and our people stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. Global expertise, local insights.