Legal Counsel
Capital.com· Legal – Legal Operations Division
Hybrid (Warsaw), Hybrid (Sofia), Hybrid (Limassol)HybridPosted 5mo ago
About the role
Legal Counsel to support contracts, regulatory compliance, and cross-border risk mitigation for a leading trading platform with hybrid work arrangements across Poland, Bulgaria, and Cyprus.
Responsibilities
- Legal Analysis, Review of Agreements and Risk Mitigation: Review and Interpret all terms and conditions of contracts (master agreements, SOWs, IOs, NDAs, etc.) to ensure clarity, completeness, and enforceability.
- Identify, Analyze, and Mitigate potential legal and business risks, including liabilities, indemnities, warranties, and breach of contract scenarios.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance with all relevant laws, directives, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., MiFID II, GDPR, or local commercial laws).
- Draft and Negotiate necessary amendments, addenda, and side letters to align contract terms with the client's interests and standard legal playbook.
- Contract Administration and Structure: Confirm Party Details to ensure the Parties listed are the correct legal entities, addresses, and registration numbers, including verifying group relationships and ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) where relevant.
- Manage Renewal and Termination by scrutinizing clauses for Duration and Termination, paying special attention to automatic renewal provisions, required notice periods, and the method of termination (e.g., registered mail).
- Determine Governing Law and Jurisdiction to ensure contracts specify clear mechanisms for Dispute Resolution and the appropriate governing jurisdiction.
- Communication and Record Keeping: Provide Clear Feedback to the business, identifying Open Points and Red Flags in a clear and actionable manner.
- Maintain Records of all contract drafts, final signed versions, negotiation history, and associated legal opinions.
- Consult with Internal Stakeholders (HR, Finance, Compliance, and other internal departments) to ensure contract terms align with internal policies and business objectives.
Qualifications
- Legal professional with extensive experience.
- Significant experience working across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in Europe, MENA, the Americas, and APAC.
- Ability to work autonomously, make decisions, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to draft policies for group companies, complex commercial agreements and review third-party contracts, identifying risks, ambiguities, and unfavorable terms.
- Strong task-management abilities.
Skills
Required:Contract drafting and negotiationRegulatory complianceRisk assessment
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
- Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
- Generous Time Off: Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
- Employee Referral Program: Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
- Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
- Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
- Volunteer Days: Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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