Senior Associate

CMS CMNO - Poland; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

MyBenefit access

Life insurance

Training & development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

CMS Warsaw is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Corporate/M&A practice. You will independently manage local and international projects and provide strategic advice and ongoing legal support.

The role requires coordinating due diligence, managing documentation, supervising junior lawyers, and contributing to business development. Fluent English and strong negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Attorney-at-Law (radca prawny) or Advocate (adwokat).
• Several years leading Corporate/M&A projects in law firms.
• Experience advising clients and negotiating independently.
• Strong knowledge of company law and transactional practice.
• English fluency (oral & written).
• Strong project management and team coordination.
• High independence and ownership.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently managing local and international Corporate/M&A projects.
• Providing strategic client service and ongoing legal support.
• Preparing and managing transaction and corporate documentation.
• Managing due diligence processes and coordinating project teams.
• Supervising and supporting the development of junior lawyers.
• Managing project timelines and workstreams.
• Participating in business development activities, publications and industry events.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.

Skills

Fluent English

Project management

Leadership

Education

Qualified Attorney-at-Law or Advocate

Job description

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

Your responsibilities:

• Independently managing local and international Corporate/M&A projects;
• Providing comprehensive client service, including strategic advice and ongoing legal support;
• Preparing and managing transaction and corporate documentation;
• Managing due diligence processes and coordinating project teams;
• Supervising and supporting the development of junior lawyers;
• Managing project timelines and workstreams;
• Participating in business development activities, publications and industry events;
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.

What we are looking for:

• Qualified Attorney-at-Law (radca prawny) or Advocate (adwokat);
• Several years of experience leading Corporate/M&A projects in a law firm environment;
• Experience in independently advising clients and conducting negotiations;
• Strong knowledge of company law and transactional practice;
• Fluent English language skills;
• Strong project management and team coordination skills;
• High level of independence, accountability and ownership;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

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.

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place.

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