Partner / Counsel (Energy / OZE / Infrastructure / PPP / Public Procurement / Real Estate)

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Partner / Counsel (Energy / OZE / Infrastructure / PPP / Public Procurement / Real Estate)

Poland (preferably Warsaw) – Boutique law firm | Partner track & equity potential

Reputable Polish boutique law firm advising on strategic investment, infrastructure and energy projects is seeking a Senior Associate / Counsel / Partner to join its leadership team, with a clearly defined path to equity partnership.

The firm is interested in candidates with deep expertise in one core practice area, with openness to cross-sector cooperation on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

Requirements

Core Practice Areas (one or more):

The Candidate may come from one primary specialisation, such as:

• Energy and Renewables (OZE) – including project development, regulatory and investment aspects;

• Infrastructure and investment projects, including large-scale public and private developments;

• Public Procurement and PPP, including advisory, disputes and representation before KIO and courts;

• Real Estate and construction projects, particularly investment-driven developments.

Experience in project finance, investment structuring or regulatory/administrative matters will be considered a strong asset, but is not required across all areas.

The ideal Candidate:

• Has 10+ years of post-qualification experience in a recognised law firm or comparable advisory environment;

• Is a recognised expert in at least one of the firm’s core areas: energy/OZE, infrastructure, public procurement/PPP or real estate;

• Has experience advising on investment or regulatory-driven projects;

• Brings client relationships or a credible plan to develop a book of business;

• Demonstrates a commercial, pragmatic and client-focused approach;

• Possesses strong leadership, communication and mentoring skills;

• Is based in Poland, preferably in Warsaw or another major business centre.

Responsibilities

Depending on expertise, the successful Candidate will:

• Lead and advise on complex projects within their core specialisation, often involving public sector, regulatory or investment components;

• Act as a senior advisor on investment, infrastructure, energy, PPP or public procurement mandates;

• Support clients throughout the full project lifecycle – from planning and procurement through development, financing and execution;

• Contribute to the development of the firm’s investment and project-related practice, including cooperation across teams;

• Build and develop an individual client portfolio and actively participate in business development;

• Represent the firm externally in industry forums, conferences, publications and professional networks.

The offer

• A clear and realistic partner track with transparent equity progression;

• Flexibility to build a practice around the candidate’s core expertise;

• Participation in high-profile, complex investment and infrastructure projects;

• A key role in shaping the strategy of a specialised, entrepreneurial boutique firm.

All applications and enquiries will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.