Second Foundation is an international energy trading and asset management firm headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Japan and the US. Our team of 500 plus professionals specializes in power trading, transforming complex data into market-leading trading strategies through advanced technology and sophisticated quantitative modelling.
We are looking for looking for a legal counsel.
What you would work on?
- Managing the in-house legal agenda to address the day-to-day business needs of Second Foundation, including corporate matters, employment law, and contracts.
- Drafting corporate resolutions, shaping how Second Foundation’s entities worldwide are governed, and maintaining the legal framework for intragroup relationships.
- Working on a diverse range of projects in the energy sector, both domestically and internationally.
- Coordinating legal projects with various teams across Second Foundation, external legal counsel, business partners, authorities, and notaries.
- Managing the lifecycle of legal documents and maintaining legal templates.
- Gradually getting involved in group structuring as you gain experience and Second Foundation continues to grow.
- Working alongside some of the best mathematicians and engineers (and lawyers!) in the world.
What makes you a great candidate?
- Commitment to your work, a sense of ownership, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
- The ability to organize legal work, coordinate with different teams, and see tasks through to completion.
- A master's degree in law.
- Previous law firm experience is an advantage, but not a requirement.
- Familiarity with corporate law and complex corporate structures is desirable.
- English and Czech language proficiency at C1 level.
- Excellent communication skills – the ability to explain legal matters clearly and practically to non-lawyers.
What we offer?
- Brand new office in the city center – Masaryčka.
- Competitive salary package with the possibility of a yearly bonus.
- 25 days of paid holiday.
- Flexible working hours and home-office options.
- High-end workstation.
- Sponsored lunch in the office. Every workday.
- Free snacks at the office.
- Multisport Card – fully paid by the company.
- Colleagues who are absolute experts in what they do.
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in law
- English proficiency at C1 level
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain legal matters clearly to non-lawyers
- Ability to organize legal work, coordinate with multiple teams, and complete tasks
- Commitment, ownership, and proactive problem-solving approach
- Familiarity with corporate law and complex corporate structures
- Previous law firm experience
What We Do
Second Foundation is a tech company active in energy markets. A young company based in Prague that quickly grew into an international player in the modern energy sector, focusing on electricity trading, renewable energy production, battery storage, and flexible asset management. We operate at 25 markets from USA to Japan. With innovative proprietary technology and advanced trading algorithms, we are committed to maximizing the value of renewable energies while supporting the energy transition
