Careers

Job Location: 

Prague, Czech Republic (with potential for occasional US travel).

 

About the Position:

Sparring Legal is on the lookout for a Junior Legal Mind, a recent graduate from a premier law school in the UK or US, to become the newest member of our US team. We are a founder-focused and technology-enabled law firm that has supported 200+ innovative companies, and we are offering an exceptional opportunity to work on US legal matters from the heart of Europe. The successful candidate will be sponsored for NY or CA bar qualification, marking the beginning of a promising legal career with a global perspective.

 

Responsibilities:

– Draft legal documents and provide support in the execution of transactions, including financing rounds for tech companies and startup exits.

– Collaborate closely with our team of attorneys to provide innovative legal solutions to our tech and startup clientele.

– Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on US corporate, contractual, IP,  regulatory, and a wide range of other legal areas.

– Engage in client communications, join meetings with clients and counterparties, and contribute to maintaining strong professional relationships.

– Take part in professional development programs, including preparation for the NY or CA bar examination.

– Engage with and co-create our legaltech tools to help modernize our offering and disrupt the way legal services are provided. 

 

Qualifications:

–  Qualifying law degree (JD, LL.B., or select LL.M.s) from a world-renowned law school in the UK or US eligible for taking the bar exam in either NY or CA.

– Demonstrated interest in legal practice, with a particular focus on technology, innovation and startups.

– Excellent analytical abilities and written/verbal communication skills.

– Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and professional growth.

– Commitment to becoming qualified as an attorney in New York or California, supported by Sparring Legal LLP.

– Full working proficiency in English; additional language skills are beneficial.

 

Company Offerings:

– Competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits with high growth potential.

– Performance-based rewards for delivery and business development.

– Sponsorship for bar qualification, including covering prep courses and exam fees. 4-weeks of paid study time before the exams and support from recent exam-takers. 

– Early involvement in providing legal and strategic advice directly to our clients, attending client meetings and negotiating contracts. 

– Assistance with relocation for candidates moving to Prague.

– Flexible working hours and possibility to work from home.

– Continuous learning and career advancement within an innovative legal environment focused on technology and innovative legal services delivery.

 

About Sparring Legal LLP

Sparring Legal LLP is the US arm of Sparring, a founder-focused and technology-enabled law firm which has supported 200+ startups. Sparring Legal LLP provides comprehensive legal services for US early stage (Pre-seed to Series B) teams as well as other innovators and software companies. We work alongside teams as their legal and business partner on everyday legal matters and pivotal opportunities like securing investments. We take an innovation-first approach through our optional subscription pricing, integration into Slack and hybrid European, UK and US expertise. Learn more at https://sparring.io/ 

 

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter detailing their interest in Sparring and desire to practice technology law and proof of their academic achievements.

 

Contact and Further Information:

Any inquiries or applications should be directed to joinus@sparring.io

We are now looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Crypto Sales Professional who will take care of the new legal business opportunities within our emerging activities in the Crypto space. It is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for extraordinary challenges and professional growth in an environment represented by the best crypto law professionals in the CEE region and can make the most use out of his/hers/their existing network in the Crypto community.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving growth of the B2B Crypto portfolio on a global level, especially in the field providing professional legal services
• Acquisition of new business opportunities across the crypto sector by providing high-value offers in the field of legal advisory and other related services provided by Vacuum Group (consultations and guidance, software development)
• Maintaining a very good relationship with potential and existing clients, driving cross and up-sell activities
• Bring proactively important topics from the legal space and the Crypto community 
• Orchestrate our own Vacuum Group wide resources and competences to achieve key business goals 
• Managing competition and threats in the marketplace, with constant evaluation of the offering structures, market strategy and objectives
• Reporting updates to the CEO and stakeholders regarding progress on strategic goals
• Building strategic partnerships and relationships within the Vacuum Group to drive common growth of business                                       

 

Requirements

 

• +3 years of experience in the Sales and Business Development field in a high growth start-up or scale-up, preferably a technological company which provides services or products on a global level. Or you were a founder of a crypto startup. 
• Blockchain Technology: An understanding of blockchain technology, its mechanics, and its applications within the financial and technology sector
• Cryptocurrencies: Knowledge of various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other prominent altcoins. Familiarity with their unique features, use cases, and market trends.
• Tokenization: Understanding of tokenization, token standards, and their role in enabling digital assets, security tokens, and decentralized applications
• Basic understanding of fields like NFT, DeFi, Exchanges, Wallets, Security and Legal aspects of crypto business
• Experience in managing stakeholders and relationships, you have a “Hunter” profile and natural “hunger” for success
• Eagerness to learn some new fields of business, develop and execute a high performance sales and business development within the Crypto space
• You have a great network within the Crypto industry in the CEE region and globally, especially to stakeholders, founders or venture capitalists

 

What you get

• Basic payment structure is a mix of fix and variable part, depending on business results without upper limitations. This will be discussed and aligned on during the interview process
• Reimbursement of travel expenses when meeting customers (car, taxi, public transport)
• Sparring office in The Spot Skypark Bratislava, preferred hybrid or fully remote work, a great opportunity to boost your skills within one of the most challenging environments with the backup of high-tech professionals from Sparring and Vacuum Group

Date of start: ASAP

• Location: Bratislava or Prague

 

Sparring is a law firm providing services to innovators and tech visionaries. It offers support in diverse areas such as software, fintech, crypto, digital agencies, gaming, and AI law & regulations. The firm is recognized for its technology know-how and commitment to being an integral part of clients’ teams. The firm is known for its blend of traditional law firm experience and tech startup agility.

We are seeking an accomplished Finance Director to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with our COO, CEO, and Practice leaders to support their core business functions. You will take ownership of our global finance operations and FP&A in a high-caliber international startup execution fashion, and will develop and run an advanced global financial ops engine to support our growing organization.    

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Finance

• • Collaborate with senior leaders on strategic finance metrics.
  • Provide finance-based business partnering to company functions.
  • Lead financial planning and analysis.
  • Proactively address financial issues and propose solutions.
  • Develop, lead and mentor an international finance team

• Finance Operations

• • Manage global finance operations and maintain workflows.
  • Manage financial service providers.
  • Implement finance operations tools and compliance standards.

• Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting, and Controlling 

• • Provide regular management reports and financial analysis.
  • Enhance budgeting practices and systems.
  • Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions.
  • Own and Improve financial reporting tools and manage intracompany consolidations.

• Cash Management

• • Oversee cash flow, capital requirements, and treasury management.
  • Manage tooling and vendors for payables and expense management.

• Accounting

• • Supervise accounting operations with accounting partners and vendors.
  • Ensure process validation and quality control.
  • Manage monthly and yearly closing processes.

• Tax and Compliance

• • Coordinate annual audits and tax returns.
  • Oversee financial compliance on a global level.

Required skills and experience

• 5+ years of senior finance experience.
• Interaction with C-level teams in reporting and controlling.
• International finance and accounting background preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and internal controls.
• Adaptability and results-oriented mindset.

What We Offer

• A high-performing, growth-oriented environment with like-minded individuals.
• Competitive compensation package with Performance-based bonuses. 
• A flexible benefits package that allows the allocation of benefits according to one’s preferences.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure a balance between professional and personal life.
• Remote work options and adaptable working hours.

• Access to cross-border projects and interactions with our Czech, Slovak, and US teams.
• An inclusive and diverse company culture that values every team member’s contribution

• Location: San Francisco, California

 

We are seeking a dynamic US Attorney with 3-5 years in-house or law firm PQE and sales expertise, to lead the US office of Sparring. The ideal person will have the unique opportunity of co-forming the US part of our business taking on a partnership role in Sparring Legal LLP. 

After establishing Sparring in 2018 as the legal partner for ambitious technology companies, we have supported 200+ companies in their success globally. With increasing demands, we are now expanding our US presence; this pivotal role will directly contribute to the global success of our current legal offerings for entrepreneurs and startups in the US. 

Your unique combination of legal proficiency and sales skills will be instrumental in ensuring our US office not only provides top-tier legal services but also grows our client base and maintains strong, strategic relationships in the US market.

Key Responsibilities

• Nurturing and developing meaningful partnerships with local startup ecosystem partners such as VCs, accelerators, or communities.
• Managing and growing our sales pipeline process, from lead generation through to closing. You’ll be a key driver of creating opportunities and passing them to our US team.
• Attending technology and startup events primarily in California, but with the flexibility to attend events in other US locations. 
• Providing comprehensive legal advice focusing on corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters in addition to business advisory. You will collaborate with our existing US attorneys in projects including early stage investment rounds (pre-Seed to Series B).
• Leading our existing team of US qualified attorneys. You will serve as a mentor for our junior colleagues, enhancing their legal professional growth and development.

Ideal experience/skills

• 3+ years of work experience with US (NY, DE, or CA) corporate / contract law and startup legal matters. Experience in leading a VC round and corporate financing instruments is beneficial. Client intake, case management, and business operations experience.
• Hands-on experience in the Startup/Technology Law ecosystem is essential. We are looking for someone who possesses a growth mindset and an eagerness to embrace and adapt to new technologies.
• Previous experience in sales orientated responsibilities, including securing new business opportunities and fostering emerging and existing partnerships.
• Proven leadership experience, and confidence in fostering an empowering environment where individuals are encouraged to take responsibility. 
• You should be a qualified attorney in at least one of the following jurisdictions: NY, DE, or CA.

Targeted Salary Range: $200,000 to $250,000

The base salary range listed above is for candidates located in the U.S., including the Bay Area, California.

This posting is for a partnership role. A competitive package including a partnership position and KPI-based cash compensation will be provided based on the experience of the successful candidate.