Welcome Note of Ondřej Peterka
In the year 2000, my partners and I launched the PETERKA & PARTNERS law firm in Prague, Czech Republic. Over time we developed an ambitious idea – to create an integrated regional law firm, which at first seemed almost impossible. However, after years of dedication and hard work, we became a strong alternative to the global giants and local law firms active in the CEE region through their networks or best friends
PETERKA & PARTNERS is looking for new colleagues, for current recruitment please see below.
Nevertheless, we evaluate all CVs received spontaneously from professionals looking for new career opportunities. Feel free to send it to respective Office Director.
Junior Attorney-at-law (Czech Republic)
We require:
- excellent knowledge of Czech law
- excellent knowledge of English, including legal terms
- another language (German / French / Russian) is an advantage
- experience with GDPR is an advantage
- 1 to 2 years of practice is an advantage (not a must)
- an independent and flexible person with a professional approach to work
- motivation to high-level engagement
- team player
We offer:
- stimulating and interesting work for local and international clients
- professional and personal growth, possibility to practice in the CEE region
- friendly work environment
- evaluation based on abilities and skills and the achieved results
- benefits: 5 weeks of vacation, meal vouchers, transport allowance
Contact:
If you are interested in this position and you possess the experience and skills specified above, please provide your CV and cover letter in CZ/English by e-mail to krbcova@peterkapartners.cz.
Senior Lawyer with excellent English and knowledge of Slovak law (Slovakia)
We require:
- university education (a Master`s degree) in the relevant field
- a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as an Attorney at Law
- prior experience at either a regional or national law firm is an advantage
- ability to work independently
- excellent communication and argumentation skills
- excellent analytical and logical thinking
- excellent command of English, knowledge of other languages is an advantage
- high commitment, self-motivation, and flexibility
- team player
- loyalty
We offer:
- inspiring and challenging work, mainly with international clients
- professional growth
- pleasant and friendly working environment
- remuneration corresponding to one`s abilities and achieved results
- dynamic and challenging work on multi-jurisdictional transactions
- cooperation with other PETERKA & PARTNERS offices
Contact:
If you are interested in this position and you possess the experience and skills specified above, please provide your CV and cover letter in Slovak/English by e-mail to recepcia@peterkapartners.sk.
Attorney-at-law with minimum 2 years of experience (Romania)
We require:
- fluent English – written and spoken (proficiency in other foreign languages is an advantage)
- minimum 2 years of professional experience as a lawyer specialized in dispute resolution with a focus on civil and administrative disputes
- solid knowledge of the Romanian law, with a focus on civil procedure, and strong dispute resolution skills
- experience in an international legal environment
- commitment to delivering high-quality legal work
- good legal writing, communication and negotiation skills
- strong analytical, reasoning and research skills
- business awareness
- highly developed work ethic
- computer literate (Microsoft Office)
We offer:
- competitive remuneration corresponding to abilities and the achieved results
- interested and diverse work in a growing regional firm
- a pleasant working environment
- gaining interesting and professional experience in an international law firm
Contact:
If you are interested in this position and you possess the experience and skills specified above, please provide your CV and cover letter in English by e-mail to covesan@peterkapartners.ro.
Junior Lawyer (Romania)
We require:
- fluent English (proficiency in other foreign languages is a plus)
- solid knowledge of the Romanian law
- successfully passed Bar exam
- previous experience in a law firm is not mandatory but may represent an advantage
- commitment to delivering high-quality legal work
- good legal writing, communication and negotiation skills
- curiosity and interest in continuous learning and development
- strong analytical, reasoning and research skills
- business awareness
- highly developed work ethic
We offer:
- competitive remuneration and other benefits corresponding to abilities and the achieved results
- interested and diverse work in a growing regional firm
- pleasant and friendly working environment
- opportunity to gain interesting and professional experience in an international law firm
Contact:
If you are interested in this position and you possess the experience and skills specified above, please provide your CV and cover letter in English by e-mail to covesan@peterkapartners.ro.
Front Office Receptionist (Romania)
We require:
- fluent English is mandatory (other foreign languages such as French represent an asset)
- previous working experience is not mandatory but represents a plus
- strong computer skills (good level of Microsoft Office package is a must)
- excellent communication skills and multi-tasking ability
- dedicated and highly organized
- able tot deal with diverse administrative and organizational duties: office calls and business room agenda, greeting visitors and related protocol duties, ordering products for the office and keeping related inventory, daily document processing (receiving and sending correspondence, editing and formatting various documents, making photocopies, organizing archives etc.), spontaneous small trips to post office or any other requirements from the team
- enthusiastic and wise students who are interested to work are welcomed to join our team (law students are preferred but not exclusively)
- willing to learn new things and show open attitude
We offer:
- attractive remuneration corresponding to professional abilities and achieved results
- various other benefits apart from salary
- interesting and diverse work in growing regional firm
- pleasant working environment
Contact:
If you are interested in this position and you possess the experience and skills specified above, please provide your CV and cover letter in English by e-mail to covesan@peterkapartners.ro.
Associate (Ukraine)
Responsibilities:
- participating in complex projects related to foreign companies doing business in Ukraine
- day-to-day legal assistance, including preparing/reviewing contracts, legal advisory, and implementation in the fields of corporate, general commercial, and employment law
We require:
- a degree in Law/International Law from a leading Ukrainian university
- a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (within full-time employment) with a law firm or an international business
- fluency in Ukrainian and English is a must
- practical experience in providing legal assistance to foreign companies doing business in Ukraine, including market entry, establishing a legal presence, day-to-day legal support, including employment matters, and exiting the country
- expertise in IP law, IT law, or military law will be a plus
- ability to engage in multiple projects simultaneously
- strong analytical and research skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and writing skills
- ability to communicate effectively, fostering strong relationships both within the firm and with clients
We offer:
- 100% compliance within the firm and in providing services to clients
- adherence to the highest ethical standards in the industry
- international working environment
- competitive salary
- working predominantly with international businesses as clients (with headquarters in the US and the EU)
- friendly environment and life-work balance
- possibility of a hybrid work model
Contact:
If you are interested in this position and you possess the experience and skills specified above, please provide your CV and cover letter in English by e-mail to orlova@peterkapartners.ua.
Office Manager (Romania)
Responsibilities:
- offering support to the local team on administrative tasks
- manage the schedules for our team, including coordinating appointments, meetings and travel arrangements
- handle front desk responsibilities, correspondence, office supplies maintenance of office equipment, facility maintenance
- oversee and coordinate office administrative procedures and review, evaluate, and implement new procedures
- handle the preparation and distribution of reports, presentations and other materials
- conduct research and analysis as needed
- ability to deal with a multitude of administrative and secretarial duties (document processing, typing and formatting)
- overall coordination of all activities related to current functioning of the office
- organizing events, team-building, meetings etc
- preserving and maintaining the records of the firm
- assistance to Director regarding marketing and business development support
We require:
- at least 3 years of full-time working experience in an international professional environment (previous experience in a law firm is a plus)
- bachelor’s degree is required
- proficiency in Microsoft Office
- excellent communication skills and multi/tasking ability
- proficiency level of English (French or other foreign languages represent and advantage)
- dedication, confidentiality and a high level of organization skills
- willingness for learning new things and showing open attitude
- proactive approach to problem solving
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- knowledge of office equipment, including printers, scanners, and copiers
- ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively
We offer:
- competitive salary and benefits package
- opportunity for professional growth and development
- collaborative and supportive work environment
- pleasant and interesting working environment in a young team
- 25 working days as Annual Vacation
Contact:
If you are interested in this position and you possess the experience and skills specified above, please provide your CV and cover letter in English by e-mail to covesan@peterkapartners.ro.
Attorney-at-law with specialization in personal data protection (Czech Republic)
We require:
- excellent knowledge of Czech law, experience with GDPR
- a Master degree from the Czech Law School
- successfully passed Czech Bar exams
- excellent knowledge of English, including legal terms
- another language (German / French / Russian) is an advantage
- an independent and flexible person with a professional approach to work
- motivation to high-level engagement
- loyal team player
We offer:
- stimulating and interesting work for local and international clients
- professional and personal growth, possibility to practice in the CEE region
- friendly work environment
- evaluation based on abilities and skills and the achieved results
- starting date: immediately
Contact:
If you are interested in this position and you possess the experience and skills specified above, please provide your CV and cover letter in CZ/English by e-mail to krbcova@peterkapartners.cz.
Attorney-at-law with specialization in litigation (Czech Republic)
We require:
- excellent knowledge of Czech law
- a Master degree from the Czech Law School
- successfully passed Czech Bar exams
- excellent knowledge of English, including legal terms
- another language (German / French / Russian) is an advantage
- an independent and flexible person with a professional approach to work
- motivation to high-level engagement
- loyal team player
We offer:
- stimulating and interesting work for local and international clients
- professional and personal growth, possibility to practice in the CEE region
- friendly work environment
- evaluation based on abilities and skills and the achieved results
- starting date: immediately
Contact:
If you are interested in this position and you possess the experience and skills specified above, please provide your CV and cover letter in CZ/English by e-mail to krbcova@peterkapartners.cz.