Administrative and Legal Department is seeking
JURIST
A competition is announced for a jurist (civil servant) position for a fixed-term appointment
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Professional, responsible, courageous, and collaboration-oriented colleagues who can provide legal expertise in a dynamic work environment, who are ready to defend the interests of the state in Latvia and abroad, and meet the following requirements:
Compliance with the requirements of paragraph 5 of Article 3 of the Diplomatic and Consular Service Law and the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law;
Higher academic or second-level professional higher education in law (can also be a student in a master's program);
Ability to express and argue views orally and in writing, conversation management and communication skills;
Ability to make independent decisions, efficiently resolve complex issues under conditions of increased intensity, and assume responsibility;
Ability to assess priorities, plan, and organize work completion within a set timeframe;
Desire to continuously improve your knowledge and skills;
English language skills at least B2 level for work in the foreign service; knowledge of other foreign languages will be considered an advantage;
Experience in drafting and evaluating civil contracts, internal and external regulatory acts, and other document drafts.
WE OFFER
Monthly salary from 1939 euro to 2100 euro; Social benefits (including health insurance);
Additional leave up to 12 working days;
Training and professional development opportunities;
Annual leave allowance;
Remote work possibilities;
Opportunity to build a diplomatic career;
A modern, open, and collaboration-oriented work environment and colleague support.
MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide legal support for the performance of ministry functions and tasks;
Prepare and evaluate civil contracts, internal and external regulatory acts, and other document drafts, justifying your position;
Prepare opinions on legal act drafts prepared by other institutions;
Prepare responses to institutions and private individuals.
WANT TO JOIN THE FOREIGN MINISTRY TEAM?
Send your CV, cover letter, copy of document certifying your education, and completed application form (available on the ministry website) to [email protected] by 21.08.2026.
For information: Based on Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data, the Foreign Ministry informs that: 1. Personal data specified in your application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition; 2. by applying, the candidate agrees to the processing and storage of data specified in their application for 1 year after the competition concludes. If the candidate does not wish the data to be retained, please indicate this in the application; 3. Your personal data controller is the Foreign Ministry, contact information: K. Valdemāra Street 3, Riga, LV 1395. More information: Processing of Personal Data in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of LatviaAdministrative and Legal Department is seeking
JURIST
A competition is announced for a jurist (civil servant) position for a fixed-term appointment
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Professional, responsible, courageous, and collaboration-oriented colleagues who can provide legal expertise in a dynamic work environment, who are ready to defend the interests of the state in Latvia and abroad, and meet the following requirements:
Compliance with the requirements of paragraph 5 of Article 3 of the Diplomatic and Consular Service Law and the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law;
Higher…