About this role
FTMO Group is looking for a Junior Lawyer to join our global legal and compliance team. If you have a feel for compliance, including data privacy and AI regulation, and want to apply it in a fast-moving fintech environment, we'd love to hear from you.
We are a team of 8 lawyers led by the Group Chief Legal Officer, with backgrounds from international law firms and regulated entities, and we are genuinely happy to share what we know .
If you like getting things done, enjoy variety in your work, and want to grow fast in a fintech environment, this might be the right fit for you.
What you will do:
Compliance (including data privacy, security, and AI) and product - this will be the core of your agenda. As to the day-to-day work, this will include especially:
- Research & Preparation of Legal Assessment and Business Advisory: A big part of your work will be legal research on a wide range of topics, discussions with business, and assessing the feasibility of new product ideas.
- Policies: You will draft and review internal policies, making sure they are practical, up to date, and aligned with our internal processes.
- Regulatory Processes: You will participate in the preparation and processing of various regulatory filings, especially relating to change management within the FTMO Group (overlap and coordination with M&A and corporate).
- Product and Marketing: You will review product terms, advise on client communication, and approve marketing campaigns and other content from a legal perspective, ensuring compliance with our group requirements.
- Vendor Management & Contracts: You will review and negotiate vendor contracts as part of our vendor management process, making sure commercial agreements are solid and aligned with our standards.
- KYC & Onboarding: You will be assisting in vendor onboarding processes, including more extensive KYC and due diligence processes where needed.
- From time to time, you will also get involved in other areas the team covers — such as corporate and M&A, financing, real estate or labour law. We like people who are curious and willing to pitch in beyond their core agenda.
What do we expect from you?
- A completed Master’s degree in Law from the Czech Republic
- Prior experience (e.g., as a legal assistant/paralegal during or after your studies) in a law firm or an in-house legal team is required.
- Fluent knowledge of Czech and English (both spoken and written) is essential, as we communicate daily in an international environment and manage global projects.
- A positive relationship with technology and an open mind when it comes to trying new innovative tools and working methods, in particular AI tools such as Harvey AI or Claude.
- Experience in data protection , cybersecurity, or AI-related legal matters is an advantage.
- A positive, proactive attitude, flexibility, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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 FTMO on-site employees in our Prague office.