Legal & Compliance Counsel (Czech Market / IT & Software House)

Join our team as a Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping our legal, compliance, and cybersecurity framework in the Czech Republic. We are looking for an experienced attorney (Advokát / Usazovaný evropský advokát) with at least 5 years of legal experience in the IT sector. In this role, you will lead complex international B2B negotiations, ensure compliance with EU/Czech technology regulations—including the NIS2 Directive—and safeguard our IP, working directly alongside our Delivery and Development teams.

Candidate profile

• Education & Qualifications: Master’s degree in Law and an active license to practice law in the Czech Republic (Advokát / Usazovaný evropský advokát)
• IT Industry Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in legal support for the IT sector and a thorough understanding of how a Software House operates
• Compliance Expertise: Proven track record in designing, implementing, and monitoring compliance processes and managing legal risk in tech companies
• IT/IP Law Expertise: Strong knowledge of new technology law and intellectual property law applicable in the Czech Republic and the European Union
• Cybersecurity Knowledge: Practical understanding of Czech industry regulations regarding network and information security, as well as the requirements of the NIS2 Directive
• Negotiation Skills: Experience in commercial, international negotiations of B2B contracts for software development and maintenance
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in written and spoken Czech and English (C1/C2 level, enabling seamless drafting of legal documentation and conducting negotiations). Polish is an additional asset.
  
  

Your Responsibilities

• B2B Negotiations & Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing, and independently negotiating international framework, implementation (Agile, Fixed-Price), licensing, SaaS, On-Premise, and SLA agreements with clients from the Czech and international markets
• Building & Overseeing Compliance: Designing, implementing, and auditing internal compliance policies and procedures within the organization (e.g., data governance, security policies, legal risk mitigation)
• Ensuring Cybersecurity Compliance: Developing legal processes that meet the requirements of the NIS2 Directive and Czech cybersecurity legislation in close collaboration with IT and DevOps teams
• Project Team Support: Working closely with Delivery Managers, Project Managers, and developers to implement Privacy & Security by Design standards in the software being created
• Intellectual Property (IP) Protection: Comprehensive protection of source code copyrights, monitoring the use of Open Source libraries, and safeguarding the company's proprietary solutions
  
  

For You

• AI-First Environment – We don’t just talk about AI; we live it. You’ll work in a cutting-edge ecosystem where AI-driven tools and Google Cloud/Workspace are integrated into our DNA to eliminate busywork and amplify your creative output
• Hybrid Work Model: 2 days of remote work, 3 days from the office
• Private Healthcare via Allianz: Access to specialists and diagnostic tests for you and your loved ones
• Cafeteria Benefit System: You can choose fully subsidized access to a Multisport card or allocate funds towards culture, leisure, sports, and shopping