Lawyer / Associate / Senior Associate

CMS Law; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CMS Law in Warsaw is seeking lawyers at the Associate and Senior Associate levels to join our Real Estate & Construction practice. You will provide legal advice on real estate transactions, asset management, and investment projects, drafting and negotiating agreements as part of a dynamic, international team.

You will manage projects, build client relationships, support junior lawyers, and contribute to business development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Polish bar (radca prawny) or advocacy (adwokat) for Associate and Senior Associate positions.
• Experience in Real Estate, Construction or related areas.
• Fluent English; strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on real estate transactions and draft/negotiate related documentation.
• Advise on real estate, asset management, and lease negotiations.
• Support investment projects and construction processes with legal input.
• Draft/review/negotiate agreements for real estate/construction projects.
• Support Polish and international clients and coordinate with CMS teams.
• Independently manage projects and develop client relationships.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development.

Education

Law degree

Job description

Due to the dynamic growth of CMS's Real Estate & Construction practice in Warsaw, we are looking for lawyers to join our team at the Lawyer, Associate and Senior Associate levels.

Your responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice on real estate transactions, including drafting and negotiating transaction documentation;
• Advising on real estate and asset management matters, including day-to-day legal support for properties and lease negotiations;
• Providing legal advice on investment projects and construction processes;
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements related to real estate and construction projects;
• Providing comprehensive legal support to Polish and international clients;
• Participating in local and international projects in cooperation with CMS teams across other jurisdictions;
• Independently managing projects, developing client relationships and coordinating team members’ work;
• Supporting junior lawyers and sharing knowledge and experience;
• Contributing to business development activities, publications and industry events.

Your profile:

• Admission to the Polish bar as an attorney-at-law (radca prawny) or advocate (adwokat) for Associate and Senior Associate positions, or a law degree for the Lawyer position;
• Professional experience in Real Estate, Construction or a related area;
• Knowledge of real estate transactions, asset management and/or investment and construction processes;
• Experience in independently managing projects, as well as supporting clients and building strong client relationships;
• Fluent English;
• A high degree of independence and a strong sense of responsibility;
• Ability to work on projects and collaborate effectively within a team;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Openness to working in a large team and in a dynamic, international working environment.

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.