Senior Associate - Corporate / M&A

We are looking for a Senior Associate with 5-7 years' post-qualification experience to join our Corporate / M&A practice in Warsaw.

The Team and the Role

Our Warsaw Corporate / M&A team advises Polish and international clients on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, corporate projects and strategic investments. Working as part of Clyde & Co's integrated international network, the team supports clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, combining rigorous legal analysis with practical, commercially focused advice.

You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on high-quality and often multi-jurisdictional mandates. The role offers direct client contact, substantial responsibility for transaction workstreams and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the practice in Poland. It is designed for an ambitious lawyer who values challenging work, professional standards and a collaborative international environment.

Hybrid working arrangements may be available, depending on the needs of the team and individual matters, and can be discussed during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on Polish and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, reorganisations and other corporate transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, investment agreements, shareholders' agreements, disclosure materials and ancillary documents.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, shareholder arrangements, group restructurings and day-to-day corporate matters.
• Manage and coordinate legal due diligence processes, including the review of findings and preparation of clear, commercially focused reports.
• Take ownership of transaction workstreams, manage priorities and coordinate input from specialist and international teams.
• Work closely with clients, understand their commercial objectives and provide practical, solutions-oriented advice.
• Supervise and support junior lawyers, contribute to knowledge sharing and help maintain consistently high standards of delivery.
• Participate in business development, client relationship initiatives, pitches and thought leadership relevant to the Corporate / M&A practice.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Qualification as a Polish advocate (adwokat) or attorney-at-law (radca prawny), or completion of the relevant professional training with eligibility to qualify in Poland.
• Approximately 5-7 years' post-qualification experience in Corporate / M&A, gained in a reputable Polish or international law firm.
• Strong experience in M&A transactions and corporate advisory work, including due diligence and the drafting and negotiation of transaction documents.
• Excellent knowledge of Polish corporate and commercial law.
• Excellent written and spoken Polish and English, with the ability to draft and negotiate complex legal documents in both languages.
• Strong analytical, drafting and project-management skills, with close attention to detail and sound commercial judgement.
• The ability to take ownership of matters, manage competing deadlines and work effectively with colleagues across different practices and jurisdictions.
• A proactive, collaborative and client-focused approach, together with the ambition to develop further in a high-performing international environment.

What We Offer

High-quality domestic and cross-border M&A and corporate work for sophisticated Polish and international clients.

• Close collaboration with partners and experienced lawyers across Clyde & Co's global network.
• Direct client exposure, meaningful responsibility and a clear opportunity to expand your transactional and leadership skills.
• An ambitious, supportive and professional environment that values teamwork, commercial thinking and excellent client service.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Corporate / M&A practice in Warsaw.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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