Legal Counsel (IP)

At Exness, we are not just a leading trading broker—we’ve reimagined what it takes to be a leader. With 2,000+ people across 13 countries, we combine scale, care, and real tech to make trading better for over a million clients globally.

Recognised globally as a Best Place to Work, we’re a people-first company where long-term wins always matter more. As part of our team, you will shape the future of fintech with real technology, care, and purpose.

Why this role matters

You will play a key role in strengthening our Intellectual Property and Brand Protection Division by maintaining and enhancing our IP portfolio and working on related contracts. You will manage our trademark, copyright, and domain name portfolios, handling registrations, renewals, oppositions, and infringement issues. In addition, you will be working on IP-related contracts, as well as helping handle defamation-related cases. You will also be commercially minded and eager to understand our business and services. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will collaborate with various stakeholders both inside and outside the group. Experience in online financial services or related industries is a plus.

What you'll actually do

• Management of trademark and copyright portfolio (new registrations, renewals, handling oppositions and defences).

• Management of domain names portfolio.

• Drafting and negotiation of contracts.

• Management and processing of documents and data

• Monitoring and taking enforcement action on various online brand violation cases, both manually and via various vendors.

• Development and monitoring of internal procedures

• Support in administrative legal tasks

Who we’re looking for

• University degree in Law (LLB and/or LLM)

• Minimum 4 years of legal experience, either from a law firm or from in-house positions.

• Excellent theoretical understanding and practical experience in creating and maintaining trademark and copyright portfolios

• Experience with high-stakes, copyright-heavy, software-related contracts

• Understanding of combating online defamation

• Experience from working hands-on in or with international digital companies

• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

What we offer along the way

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

• Full relocation support for you and your family — flights, housing, visas, and legal assistance included

• Top-tier health insurance with full family coverage — medical, dental, vision, mental health — plus life insurance for peace of mind

• Unlimited learning opportunities: external courses, English lessons, career and leadership development

• Education allowance covering school and kindergarten fees

• 21 working days of annual leave, plus public holidays and fully paid sick, maternity, and paternity leave

• Employee appreciation program: branded gifts, celebration budgets for weddings, newborns, and milestones

• “Get to know Team” trips — meet colleagues across our global hubs, along with company-wide offsites that raise the bar

• Employee share scheme — grow with us

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At Exness, we're an equal opportunity employer where every individual is valued. No matter your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, we welcome you. As an international fintech company, we embrace the richness of our diverse team, respecting each individual and promoting gender equality for all genders in our workforce.