Senior Associate

CMS Legal; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

MyBenefit platform access

Multisport card

Life insurance

Extensive training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

CMS Legal in Warsaw seeks a Senior Associate to lead local and international Corporate/M&A matters, provide strategic client advisory, and manage transactional documentation. The role emphasizes due diligence, team coordination, and mentorship of junior lawyers in a high-profile firm.

You will engage in business development, maintain client relationships, and contribute to industry events. Fluent English and strong negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Corporate/M&A projects in a law firm environment.
• Ability to advise clients and negotiate independently.
• Strong understanding of corporate law and transactional practice.

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.

Skills

Corporate/M&A leadership

Client advisory

Negotiation

English fluency

Project management

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 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.