Senior Associate / Banking & Finance

Warsaw Contract B2B PLN11.000 - PLN14.000 per month (PLN132.000 - PLN168.000 per year) Home Office View Job Description
Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong presence in Warsaw and across key global financial centres. The firm is widely recognised for its top-tier Banking & Finance practice, advising major domestic and international banks, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers on complex, high-value transactions.

Added 21/05/2026

  • Full professional fluency in English is essential
  • Close cooperation with local management and international headquarters

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong presence in Warsaw and across key global financial centres. The firm is widely recognised for its top-tier Banking & Finance practice, advising major domestic and international banks, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers on complex, high-value transactions.

Job Description

As a Senior Associate within the Banking & Finance team, you will play a key role in advising clients on a broad range of cross-border and domestic financing transactions. You will work closely with partners and lead on sophisticated mandates involving structured finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance, and general corporate lending.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Advising financial institutions, sponsors, and corporates on complex financing transactions
  • Leading and managing transactions from structuring through to execution
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating finance documentation (including LMA-based agreements)
  • Coordinating multi-jurisdictional transactions and liaising with international counsel
  • Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Contributing to business development initiatives and thought leadership

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be a Polish-qualified lawyer with strong experience in banking and finance gained at a reputable international or leading domestic law firm.

Key requirements:

  • Qualified lawyer (adwokat / radca prawny) in Poland (or eligibility to qualify)
  • 5-8 years' post-qualification experience in banking & finance
  • Strong technical expertise in leveraged finance, real estate finance, or general lending
  • Experience advising on cross-border transactions
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
  • High level of commercial awareness and client focus
  • Fluent English (written and spoken)
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a top-tier international law firm with an exceptional reputation
  • Exposure to high-profile, cross-border transactions
  • Clear career progression within a meritocratic environment
  • Competitive remuneration package and bonus structure
  • International working environment with access to global resources
  • Flexible working arrangements



Contact
Levente Szalay
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7022406

Job summary

Sector
Legal
Sub Sector
Associate - Law Firm
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Warsaw
Typ umowy
Contract B2B
Consultant name
Levente Szalay
Job Reference
JN-052026-7022406
Job Nature
Home Office