Associate

cmno; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

MyBenefit platform access

Life insurance

Extensive training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

CMS Warsaw is seeking an Associate to join its Corporate/M&A practice. You will advise on corporate law, draft and manage transaction documentation, and contribute to due diligence efforts across Polish and international teams.

The role offers extensive training, exposure to high-profile deals, and the chance to grow within a leading Warsaw law firm with a commitment to client service and professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified attorney with Corporate/M&A experience.
• Experience in a law firm environment preferred.
• Fluent English required.

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

Corporate law

M&A transactions

English fluency

Analytical skills

Client relationship building

Education

Qualified 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.