Associate - General Corporate - M&A

We are currently looking for an Associate to join our Corporate/ M&A Team

Role purpose

To sustain our growth, we at Allen & Overy Warsaw are currently looking for an Associate to join our Corporate practice group in Warsaw.

Responsibilities

• Drafting standard corporate documents without the supervision of a senior lawyer;
• Preparing first drafts of legal opinions with limited supervision of a senior lawyer;
• Preparing initial drafts of more advanced transaction documents such as side letters, amendments to agreements, drafts of standard commercial agreements and simplified SPAs;
• Preparing due diligence report input without significant supervision from senior associates;
• Individually manage basic corporate processes and maintain clear communication with clients regarding such processes (ie registrations before the National Court Register);
• Supporting PSL with preparing basic corporate SFPs and legal training programmes for other team members;
• Supporting senior associates in all other activities and tasks typical for various types of M&A transactions.

  Requirements

• Three to five years’ experience in a recognised Corporate and M&A practice;
• Advanced knowledge and use of Polish law regulations applicable to various types of M&A transactions;
• Ability to prepare due diligence investigations for different types of targets;
• Knowledge of standard clauses and contracts used in M&A transactions;
• Interest in business and the M&A market in Poland;
• BD skills: preparing client seminars, presentations, legal alerts and market updates;
• Time management skills;
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills;
• Good knowledge of legal English and legal drafting;
• Motivation to learn and ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment.

What we can offer

• You will be a part of a well-integrated team that works on high profile Polish and international cases;
• A dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be a part of a leading international law firm;
• You will be a part of a dynamic team, closely involved in both cross-departmental and cross-border transactions and cases, backed up by regular team meetings which enable the team to share relevant experience in an efficient way;
• We offer dedicated local and global training programmes and also local coaching and development programmes;
• Career progression and an attractive financial package.