Associate

CMS CEE; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

MyBenefit platform & Multisport card

Life insurance

Training & development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Top location in Poland

Job summary

CMS CEE in Warsaw is seeking an Associate for its Corporate/M&A practice. You will advise clients on corporate and M&A matters, prepare and manage transaction documentation, and participate in due diligence with cross-border teams.

You will draft opinions, collaborate with partners, and support complex transactions while building long-term client relationships. The ideal candidate is a qualified attorney with M&A experience and fluent English, capable of independent ownership and delivering

Qualifications

• Qualified attorney with corporate/M&A experience in a law firm.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on corporate law and M&A matters.
• Preparing and managing transaction and corporate documentation.
• Participating in due diligence and preparing client reports.
• Drafting opinions and memoranda on regulatory matters.
• Collaborating with clients and cross-border teams in Poland and other jurisdictions.
• Supporting Partners in delivering complex transactional projects.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.

Skills

Fluent English

Corporate/M&A knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Client relationships

Education

Qualified Attorney-at-Law / Advocate

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.