This prestigious international law firm is highly regarded for its expertise in international arbitration and complex disputes. With a sizable global team across 50+ offices, the firm brings considerable depth and exceptional experience to bear on international disputes of almost every type and in every sector. Their lawyers are recognized for international arbitration by Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, Chambers USA, Legal 500 EMEA, Best Lawyers, Latin Lawyer, Who’s Who Legal, and Euromoney’s Commercial Arbitration Expert Guide, to name a few.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to be based in Warsaw, working with the London and Warsaw teams on complex commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, as well as arbitration-related litigation before the English courts. The London office is a major force in litigation (civil and criminal) and arbitration, with over 25% of the lawyers in the office currently practicing in disputes work.

As a mid-level associate, you will assist the firm’s teams in London and around the world in navigating every stage of international conflicts, from drafting effective arbitration clauses, to conducting high-stakes arbitrations, to enforcing foreign judgments and arbitral awards in local courts around the world. The firm’s disputes practice has a heavy focus on the infrastructure, construction, financial services and energy sectors and therefore experience in these sectors would be a plus.

Requirements:

  • Law degree from US, UK or Poland
  • Bar admission – US, UK, or Poland ideal.
  • MUST HAVE TRAINED IN US OR UK and familiar with US / UK arbitration
  • 3 – 5 year PQE with at least 3 years of arbitration experience, preferably in a large law firm
  • Experience in handling cases under key arbitration rules, and will currently be practicing at a top-ranked practice.
  • Having acted in matters conducted under the rules of major arbitral institutions, such as the AAA/ICDR, ICC, LCIA, ICSID, SIAC, SCC, HKIAC, and JCAA, as well as under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
  • Arbitration / international trade / public international law – representing corporates, financial institutions, states and international organizations in international commercial and investment treaty arbitration, and inter-state disputes. Advising on matters of public international law and international trade law.
  • Impeccable fluency in English both written and spoken. Able to draft documents as a native speaker would. Very good command of English and ideally able to also work in Polish.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding lawyer to be part of a top-tier arbitration team working on high-profile international disputes. The firm appreciates ambitious talent, sharp and agile thinkers, with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in the commercial environment of their clients.

For a confidential discussion, please contact the consultant below via email.

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Our client is a leading international law firm, full service with more than 30 offices worldwide. They seek a high calibre acquisition finance partner/lawyer with a particular focus on representing sponsors (as opposed to lenders).   

The partner or counsel will be acting as an adviser to financial sponsors who rely on the depth and breadth of this firm’s practice for the full range of their financing needs. You will be experienced helping clients navigate the entire LBO life cycle, from investment to recapitalization to exit and every step in between.  

The successful candidate will have significant experience in advising on broad spectrum of leveraged finance in Poland and possibly other Central and Eastern European markets, representing a combination of private equity firms, family offices and corporate sponsors. A candidate with experience representing Polish and foreign banks, private credit providers and other lenders is also welcome so long as the bulk of their recent experience has been representing financial sponsors.   

This role calls for a senior Polish qualified finance lawyer with over 10 years of experience, able to work autonomously, having manage clients and mentor more junior associates. Deep experience with complex capital structures, business approach, demanding timelines and a wide range of industries is essential. Being ranked in Legal500 or Chambers would be ideal.  

You will play a key part in strengthening and building relationships with clients along with incorporating your own portable business into this firm. 

We would be keen to hear from you if you are a career-oriented individual, dedicated to providing flawless client care and determined to be a part of a leading international law firm with a strong commitment to Poland and CEE.  

Please contact for a confidential discussion the consultant below via email.

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Our client, a prominent global law firm, is seeking a highly skilled Partner or a next gen rising star Counsel to join their team.  Their  clients range from some of the world’s largest energy companies and utilities to promising startups active in traditional regulated markets as well as those clients operating in newly deregulated markets or implementing innovative energy technologies. 

Disruptive technologies and emerging companies are rapidly transforming the energy industry and often face complex obstacles involving tech, commercial markets, and regulatory requirements. As well within energy, they help clients structure, negotiate transactions, and litigate issues involving the energy sector. 

They are looking for a Lawyer, who has a notable reputation, with sustainable energy and infrastructure projects experience.  

The Partner or Counsel could come with traditional experience but we are particularly excited about candidates with experience in Renewables, Electric transport, Networks & Grids, Digitalization, and Nuclear. 

The firm’s Energy team plans to continue to develop their impressive client offering over the coming years. This is a great platform for an ambitious lawyer to support a wide range of clients, from small and mid-sized businesses to the largest multinational corporations. 

Requirements:

  • We are seeking a Counsel / or a Partner with impressive credentials and work experience, gained within a top-tier international law firm and/or having had such training before going in-house;
  • You must be qualified to practice in Poland;
  • The right candidate will have broad experience in the Energy sector, as described above;
  • You will have strong regional experience and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of issues faced by clients;
  • Strong skills in management and communication.

This role would suit a dynamic and outgoing personality. An ability to work independently and as part of a team are important attributes. 

Please contact for a confidential discussion the consultant below via email.

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Our client is a reputable and dynamically expanding international law firm with a presence in Continental Europe, Middle East, Australia & Asia.  They are seeking a commercial litigation partner to be based in their Warsaw office for a broad commercial litigation role.

The firm is seeking a highly experienced senior Polish qualified lawyer with both international litigation and arbitration experience and the ability to identify the key legal issues involved in litigation and to construct effective remedies. The successful candidate will have experience in all areas of domestic and international commercial dispute resolution and skilled in arbitration, mediation, corporate governance advisory and investigations.

 Our client is interested in candidates having the following abilities and assets:

  • Polish law degree and bar membership;
  • Strong reputation in Litigation/Dispute Resolution;
  • At least 10 years+ of relevant experience in Litigation gained at  international firms;
  • Team leadership and team-building abilities;
  • Portable business commensurate with what a leader/rainmaker would deliver;
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken;
  • Client focused, stress resilient, and known for providing high quality service and advice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned attorney (along with his or her team) to elevate your career and join a sophisticated practice and work in a fast-paced environment with a friendly work atmosphere while enjoying the benefits and resources of a well-managed leading international law firm.

Please contact for a confidential discussion the consultant below via email.

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Our client, is one of the largest international law firms in the world. They are looking for a lawyer with 1 to 3 years of experience in competition law to join the Warsaw office’s antitrust group.

The antitrust team forms part of the firm’s Global antitrust team, which advises on ground-breaking, high-profile cases across antitrust, merger control, and state aid. The team is advising on Polish and European competition law, including on restrictive agreements, cartels, abuses of dominant position. They represent clients before the Polish Competition Authority, Polish competition courts and the European Commission. The team is recognized for their expertise in this area in directories including Chambers Europe, Legal500 and Polish legal publications.

Qualifications :

  • Fluent spoken and written English and Polish.
  • Law degree from a Polish law school with top marks.
  • Just before qualifying for the Polish bar or recently qualified.
  • Passion for antitrust law.

We are looking for a few years of relevant experience with a leading local or international firm in Warsaw or London. Candidates with previous exposure to high profile or complex matters are preferred. You will demonstrate excellent document drafting skills. You should demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills along with a high level of commercial awareness. You should be someone who thrives in a team with high professional standards and a flexible client-friendly commercial approach. You will have had strong exposure of collaborating with multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary teams.

An entrepreneurial spirit, ambition, intellectual curiosity, and an unwavering focus on client service makes you the right fit. Our client works in small teams, giving their team members responsibility and opportunities for client exposure early in their careers.

Please contact for a confidential discussion the consultant below via email.

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We have an outstanding opportunity for a Polish qualified Partner – Head of Practice tolead the Corporate Investigations & White Collar Disputes Practice at an international powerhouse law firm. The practice is wide, encompassing investigations, white collar, regulatory, whistleblowing projects, sensitive investigations and compliance matters, international arbitration, and property litigation.

This law firm is well established in Poland and already acting in some of the most complex, high-value and reputationally significant disputes and investigations. Its clients range from global corporates to entrepreneurs and startups. The brand is appreciated internationally by clients for the clarity of advice provided, their strategic focus and emphasis on strong relationships and project management.

The Role

You will handle compliance and white-collar crime cases which often trigger internal corporate investigations in situations of companies responding to criminal misconduct by their board members or employees. You will work closely with clients not only to resolve disputes – whether through litigation, arbitration or regulatory processes – but to proactively avoid them in the first place, advising on risk management, from compliance to regulatory advice and bespoke training.  Should those risks materialize into disputes or investigations, you will form the strategies required and aligned to reputational and commercial drivers, creating effective responses. The cases could range from representing global organizations in commercial litigation to handling major regulatory investigations, complex fraud recovery actions and criminal proceedings in relation to high-profile bribery allegations. Our client is looking for an experienced lawyer who would enjoy this challenging interdisciplinary space combining expertise from different areas of the law as well as sector-specific knowledge.

What we look for in the successful partner candidate

  • You will be known for your reputation in understanding client commercial priorities as well as the legal and regulatory risks where high-stakes litigation, arbitration and investigations are concerned. You are capable of rapidly determining the scope of client problems and swiftly protect them and their business.
  • You will have acquired your previous experience at a reputable international or leading local firm, working at the highest levels on various complex matters of handling sophisticated cross-border government-led and internal investigations.
  • You will have specific areas of expertise to include regulatory inquiries and internal investigations, commercial and contractual disputes, corporate crime.
  • You will have a track record of regularly assisting companies, their board members, executives, internal audit or compliance functions in all stages of criminal proceedings related mostly to corruption, fraud, cybercrime, money laundering, embezzlement or tax evasion.
  • You will have acted on matters involving actual or potential enforcement actions in other jurisdictions, notably the US, UK, Germany or Switzerland. Your capabilities will include managing complex cross-border investigations, including addressing local law concerns related to FCPA, UK Anti-Bribery Act or the relevant legislation in other jurisdictions.
  • You will have assisted the local subsidiaries of foreign companies that are subject to investigations by foreign authorities, to include the US Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, UK Anti-Bribery Act, and similar laws with cross-border implications.
  • You will be ready to take an active role and be the leader in business development for the practice.

Due to confidentiality, we will not be releasing the identity of our client in the first instance.  Candidates meeting the above profile are invited for a confidential discussion with Legalis.  All inquiries will be treated with the utmost discretion.

Please contact for a confidential discussion the consultant below via email.

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