Head of Legal

Main Responsibilities:

• Legal Strategy: Develop and implement the company's legal strategy in line with its business objectives.
• Compliance: Ensure the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations, offering guidance on regulatory matters.
• Risk Management: Conduct ongoing legal risk assessments, identify potential issues, and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
• Litigation Management: Oversee legal disputes and litigation, coordinating with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Corporate Governance: Ensure compliance with corporate governance practices, including board operations and shareholder relations.
• Intellectual Property Protection: Manage and safeguard the organization’s intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
• Compliance Programs: Develop and oversee compliance programs, including anti-corruption and ethics policies, ensuring all employees are trained on legal matters.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage the legal team, providing direction, mentorship, and ensuring high performance.
• Budget Management: Manage the legal department’s budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
• Data Privacy: Ensure the organization adheres to data protection and privacy laws.
• Corporate Records: Maintain corporate records, ensuring all legal documentation is accurate and properly archived.
• Compliance Reporting: Oversee the preparation and submission of legal and regulatory reports to authorities.

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years of legal experience, preferably within a corporate environment, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, compliance, intellectual property, and regulatory frameworks.
• JD or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution, and licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Proven ability to lead legal teams and work collaboratively with cross-functional departments.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies that align with business objectives.
• Experience in managing litigation and working with external counsel.
• Expertise in identifying and managing legal risks, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong understanding of compliance programs, including anti-corruption, ethics, and data privacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with executives, boards, and external partners.
• Experience in managing departmental budgets and optimizing resource allocation.
• Advanced proficiency in English and Estonian is a must.

We offer:

• Inspiring leadership and knowledgeable, creative, genuinely kind colleagues.
• Paid annual leave, paid sick leave.
• Competitive salary offers.
• In-house lessons for your crypto-trading skills.
• Comfortable and cozy office in the heart of Tallinn.
• Regular corporate events, both in and out of the office, including sports activities.
• Opportunities for external training to enhance your professional skills.