Warsaw Office Career Information

Baker & McKenzie has been helping companies master challenges and opportunities worldwide for almost 50 years. With more than 3,000 lawyers in 70 offices across the world, we provide sophisticated global insights, coordinated regional capabilities and rich local knowledge to address almost any need.
 
Baker & McKenzie Warsaw is one of the most acclaimed legal practices in Poland and our lawyers have worked on some of the most important deals in the Polish market. Our team consists of over 85 lawyers from Poland, the US and Canada. They share the same commitment to high-quality client service. They share the same passion for the legal profession. They share the same passion for people.

Our quality focus begins with our people. We know that who we recruit and how we train them are critical decisions that have a direct bearing on the quality of our work and the effectiveness of our service. So we have defined criteria for evaluating potential additions to our Firm.

We also know that lawyers who know and respect each other are more accountable to each other. So we invest very substantial sums each year, not only in local training but also in bringing our people together from around the world. We encourage them to form the personal relationships that are so vital to quality and service delivery.

Who We Look For
Whatever your expertise or your long-term career aspirations, you're likely to embody certain "core" characteristics and attitudes common to all Baker & McKenzie lawyers if you're destined for a successful career with us.
 
Naturally, we expect you to have a strong academic track record, excellent "technical" legal skills and a commitment to the very highest standards at all times.

We welcome candidates who:

• Possess a Polish law degree
• Have fluent written and spoken English
• Are motivated to work hard and pay attention to detail
• Are good team workers
• Have the ability to analyze problems and offer practical solutions

Applications from foreign lawyers who possess a law degree from a recognized university and have experience as an in-house lawyer or in a private practice in Poland will also be considered. 

Additional criteria which will be regarded favorably:

• Law degree from a leading Polish university
• Fluency in a second foreign language
• A post-graduate law degree from a US, Canadian or British university (or German university in the case of German speakers)
• Employment experience in an international law firm
• Qualified legal advisors or advocates

Student Program
The Warsaw Office runs a summer internship program, open to senior year students. Each summer we typically hire 10-15 students, who work in all practice areas, supporting lawyers in researches and simple client work. If you are interested in the Program, please submit your CV (applications accepted from March to May) stating which Practice Group you would like to work for.

Since 1997, Baker & McKenzie Warsaw has collaborated with the European Law Students Association (ELSA). ELSA is a non-profit organization of law students and young lawyers, run by students on a voluntary basis. Baker & McKenzie has been sponsoring ELSA and working with its members to promote legal scholarship and practical experience among young legal professionals.

If these criteria strike a chord with you, Baker & McKenzie could well be the place to further your career. We look forward to hearing from you.