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In-house legal counsel

Join Second Foundation in Prague as an In-house Legal Counsel managing corporate and employment law matters. This role involves drafting resolutions, coordinating legal projects, and supporting energy sector initiatives. Enjoy flexible hours, a modern office, and a competitive salary with bonuses.

Flexible Full time UTC+01:00 Updated 1 day ago

Applies on second-foundation.eu

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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.x
  • 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 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.

Pay & benefits

+ possibility of a yearly bonus
Paid time off Flexible hours Meal allowance

About this role

Posted
22 Oct 2026
Updated
22 Oct 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
Flexible
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+01:00
Experience
Master's degree in law required; previous law firm experience is an advantage.

About Second Foundation

Company

Name

Second Foundation

Headquarters

Prague, Czech Republic

Founded

2019

Size

Approximately 350 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com).

What They Do

Second Foundation is a private technology-driven energy trading company that has rapidly evolved from an innovator in the spot market to a global leader in algorithmic trading and renewable energy management. They focus on energy algorithmic trading, renewable energy optimization, virtual power plants (VPP), and grid balancing, utilizing advanced mathematical methods, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive weather models. Their platforms manage over 2 GW of capacity across solar, wind, and battery systems (BESS) (source: second-foundation.de).

Projects and History

Significant projects include the acquisition of Nano Energies Trade in 2022, which strengthened synergies in trading solar, wind, and battery resources. They currently manage approximately 1.5-2 GW of renewable capacity within their market activities. Current projects include the acquisition of 60 MWh of BESS in Finland and the first investment in BESS in Romania, enhancing their presence in Central and Eastern Europe (source: second-foundation.eu).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Second Foundation announced plans for a full acquisition of the Nano Energies group, expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024. They also established a long-term partnership with Bochemie Group, which includes a minority stake and enhancement of global energy services. Additionally, they announced the acquisition of a 60 MWh BESS project in Finland and an investment in the Japanese market with IQg (source: second-foundation.eu).

Working with Them

Second Foundation is looking for employees in trading, technology and development, quantitative roles, meteorology, and engineering. Employees have the opportunity to work in offices in Prague, Berlin, Zug, Charlotte, and Tokyo. The company emphasizes recruiting individuals with financial trading experience and an interest in mathematics and energy markets, reflecting their rapid global growth (source: second-foundation.de).

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