Paralegal / Junior Legal Counsel
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 to manage complexity - making sense of high-quantity or contradictory information to solve problems.
Planning and organizational skills, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality results on time.
Strategic thinking with a detail-oriented approach to execution, compliance, and proactive risk management.
Nice to have:
Working experience in FinTech, the FX/trading sector, derivatives, payment services, or cryptocurrency from a commercial and legal perspective.
Regulatory experience within the global financial services industry.
Why join the FTMO team?
We are a Czech fintech that, since 2015, has grown from an idea into a global project. 🚀
300+ amazing teammates. We’re a great team who learn from each other every day.🤜🤛
How do we work? We focus on meaningful work and open communication, while only adopting processes that make our lives easier.
Prague, Národní třída. Enjoy our modern offices at the Quadrio shopping center, offering beautiful views and excellent accessibility.
What if I don’t trade? No worries. We’ll show you what our product is all about and introduce you to the basics of trading.
Free fruit, snacks, and coffee are always within reach in the office.
How do we promote strong relationships and well-being? Company cottage, team building events, and running club.
Flexible hybrid model. We prefer collaborating in person to keep the team spirit high, but we offer the flexibility you need to stay balanced.
*The benefits mentioned above apply to on-site employees in our Prague office.