CMS Slovakia
Associate,Energy

Job summary

We are looking for a dedicated associate to join our Energy Team. The ideal candidate will have two-three years of experience in the energy sector as an associate and a strong passion for supporting innovative, high-impact projects.

The role requires a combination of technical expertise in the energy industry, a commercial mindset, and a solid understanding of energy markets and regulations, along with experience working on both domestic and cross-border projects.

As part of the team, you will play an active role in supporting energy transactions, advising clients on regulatory and contractual matters, and ensuring projects progress smoothly.

his is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, contributing to high-profile energy projects and gaining exposure to a wide variety of complex transactions in the renewable, traditional, and utility energy sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting multiple energy projects, including renewable energy developments, conventional power plants, utilities, energy trading, and related infrastructure projects,
• Handling transactions and projects, coordinating closely with colleagues across the office,
• Participating in due diligence investigations, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance matters,
• Assisting with permitting procedures, licensing, and approvals for energy projects,
• Collaborating with other teams in the office (corporate, banking and finance, real estate, regulatory, and dispute resolution),
• Managing, coordinating, and supervising the work of junior team members,
• Supporting the broader team in business development and raising the firm’s profile,
• Building professional client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor,
• Actively participating in marketing activities, conferences, and business development events.

Requirements

• Slovak qualified lawyer with a Master of Laws degree from a Slovak Faculty of Law,
• 2–3 years of full time experience as an advocate, preceded by three years of experience as a concipient, with a focus on the energy sector,
• Excellent Slovak and English verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in another language is an advantage, but not essential,
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail,
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and willingness to accept increased responsibility,
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment,
• Experience in other practice areas (e.g. corporate, public procurement, real estate or competition) is an advantage,
• Advantage: Previous experience in a leading international law firm or highly recognized regional law firm,
• A post-graduate degree (an LLM) from a well-recognized and reputable academic institution is also an advantage.

What we offer

• International and dynamic environment,
• Competitive remuneration,
• Opportunities for professional growth and development,
• Pleasant and modern workplace in the EUROVEA CITY,
• Working high-profile clients and on complex projects,
• Wide range of in-house training courses (soft skills, business development, wellbeing),
• Contribution to Multisport card,
• Regular events: annual offsite teambuilding retreat, annual CMS European football cup played in a different country each year (ladies' and men's tournaments), etc.,
• Sustainability: we ensure that our activities are environmentally friendly.

Contact us!

Send us your CV and introduce yourself via email at: zdenka.kurejko@cms-cmno.com.

About CMS

CMS is a Future Facing organization of independent law firms. With 90 offices in over 50 countries and 7,200+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep local market understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what’s coming, but to shape it.