Ftmo

Paralegal / Junior Legal Counsel

Prague, Quadrio offices - Purkyňova 2121/3, 110 00 Nové Město, Czech RepublicFull timeJuniorPosted 13 days ago
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At FTMO, we believe that company growth starts with people. We are a team that pushes forward together, supports one another, and celebrates shared achievements. Our environment creates space for talents to grow – individually, as a team, and across the whole company.

FTMO recently acquired OANDA Group, one of the world’s leading online trading groups. As part of our team, you'll work within the FTMO x OANDA Legal Team. We are looking for a proactive, hands-on legal professional who takes true ownership, actively manages legal risks, and drives corporate governance excellence across our retail brokerage.

In this role, you will shape our day-to-day legal landscape, collaborating with commercial and compliance teams to negotiate business agreements - from NDAs to global commercial partnerships - that drive impact and ensure compliance on a global scale.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

- Manage day-to-day legal matters arising from our global presence in various jurisdictions, including matters relating to corporate governance.

- Advise on and negotiate a wide range of commercial arrangements relating to our global business.

- Anticipate, identify and escalate legal issues of concern.

- Play a supporting role within the Legal Department in connection with all legal matters, including relating to employment, intellectual property, privacy, cybersecurity, compliance-related issues and any and all other legal issues that may arise globally.

- Support the delivery of strategic projects for the Legal Department.

- Contribute to team development, scaling, efficiency and improvement.

 

WHAT SKILLSET DO YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE?

- Min. 2 years of hands-on experience with a law firm or as in-house counsel, but impact matters more than years.

- Strong foundation in corporate governance.

- Bar membership (not necessarily in the Czech Republic) in good standing, or currently in pursuit of an apprenticeship/qualification towards it.

- Ability t...