Job Description
The Role
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Associate in the Corporate department focusing on ECM.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking highly skilled and motivated advocates or legal advisers with at least two years of post-qualification experience, who have a profound interest in equity capital markets. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated expertise and enthusiasm for joining our interdisciplinary team, where they will engage with complex and dynamic equity capital markets transactions. This role requires a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in public offerings, private placements, public-to-private transactions and other equity-related activities, both on a local and international scale. We are looking for individuals who are eager to contribute to and learn from a team that operates at the forefront of the legal profession, providing innovative solutions to our clients.
What can you expect?
• Collaborate with a market-leading team of legal professionals who specialise in equity capital markets transactions, gaining exposure to a wide array of high-profile projects.
• Work on intriguing and often pioneering projects, partnering with clients who are among the leading financial institutions and corporations worldwide. This will provide you with the opportunity to influence significant transactions and contribute to shaping the future of equity capital markets.
• Benefit from a robust framework for personal and professional development. You will have the chance to participate in cross-border projects, enhancing your international legal expertise, and attend training sessions and seminars led by renowned international experts and trainers, ensuring you remain at the cutting edge of legal practice.
• Experience excellent working conditions that support a healthy work-life balance, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Qualifications
Your experience
We are in search of individuals who, in addition to possessing a strong legal education, have a keen interest in and comprehensive understanding of and experience in equity capital market products. Preferred candidates should demonstrate an analytical mindset, with the ability to dissect complex legal issues and provide clear, strategic advice. They should be results-driven, team-oriented, and ambitious, with a strong sense of responsibility and a creative approach to problem-solving. Integrity and professionalism are paramount, as is the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in English. We value candidates who are proactive, adaptable, and eager to take on new challenges in a fast-paced and evolving legal landscape.
How to apply
If you're ready to start working at Clifford Chance, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter.
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Company Description
Who we are
Clifford Chance is one of the largest international law firms active in Poland. Our Corporate practice in Warsaw is an award-winning team recognized as the ultimate leader in corporate, M&A and Private Equity. We are a top-tier practice according to independent legal directories – Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR 1000 and Rzeczpospolita. With three partners and over 50 lawyers our team comprises one of the largest corporate practices on the Polish market.
Working with us in Warsaw means becoming part of our team and sharing our values. We believe that work should be rewarding and stimulating – offer opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
While working with us you will embrace a truly international perspective. You’ll find our clients both in the private equity and corporate sectors in Poland and abroad, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. We strive to provide a world-class service every step of the way.
Whichever area of our practice you join, you’ll become an integral part at an innovative, motivated and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
Additional Information
Equal opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here
If you are interested in learning more about Clifford Chance in Poland, in particular about the transactional practice within our Global Financial Markets departments, click here
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