Corporate Transactions Associate - Prague

Join a Prestigious International law firm in Prague.

Experience the unique culture of Central and Eastern Europe while living and working in one of the region’s most vibrant cities.

We are seeking a talented Corporate lawyer with approximately two years of post-qualification experience to join our Prague office. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a globally recognised firm, advising on a wide range of complex legal matters, including international and cross-border transactions.

About us

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working.  Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

About the role

An International corporate lawyer working from CMS Prague office on cross border transactions across Central and Eastern Europe, providing support to the Transactions team across the CEE region and various industries and clients. 
In this role you will work with a diverse and impressive list of high-profile clients requiring you to give well founded advice on a broad range of complex corporate issues, including M&A. 
 
Key responsibilities 
-    Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity 
-    Legal due diligence investigations during cross-border transactions
-    Provide efficient professional support to senior lawyers and partners 
-    Manage, co-ordinate and supervise the work of others including trainees
-    Support the wider team in developing business and raising the profile of the firm 
-    Develop professional client relationships 
-    Involvement in marketing events 

About you

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

-   Law degree (Australian or English law qualified is an advantage but not must) – 2-3 years post qualified

-   Working knowledge of business and corporate law

-   Experience in private M&A, including the drafting of SPAs and other transactional documents

-   Experience in carrying out due diligence and preparing due diligence reports

-   Good project management skills

-   Ideally worked for a top tier firm, national mid-tier firm or reputable boutique firm

-   Experience in large transactions, experience with cross border transactions is an advantage

-   Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in another language is an advantage, but not essential

-   Possess a global mindset and is a fast and enthusiastic learner

-   Detail oriented with the ability to prioritise multiple requests and deadlines

-   Team-player with good communication and interpersonal skills

 Equal opportunities

At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us.  In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field. 
 
As a Future Facing Firm, we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life, because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business, but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work.
 
When recruiting, we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in, but don’t feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break. 
 
We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index.
 
We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@cms-cmno.com who will be happy to support you.

Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.

We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. 

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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