Legal Counsel

Ogres novada pašvaldība

LATVIJA, Brīvības iela 33, Ogre, Ogres nov., Ogres nov., Latvia

Ogres novada pašvaldība (Reg. No. 90000024455) announces a competition for a vacant position of Legal Counsel at the Ogres Municipal Construction Authority (Būvvalde) of the Ogres Municipal Administration's Central Office. Requirements for Candidates: - Academic higher education or second-level professional higher education in legal sciences, with a lawyer's qualification corresponding to the fifth level of professional qualification; - Professional work experience in a legal counsel position (preference given to experience in municipal administration (construction authority) or state administration); - Knowledge of regulatory legal acts regarding construction and property rights matters (Administrative Procedure Law, Civil Law, Property Rights); - Ability to independently and responsibly plan, organize, and perform legal counsel duties and prepare documents in accordance with document management and construction regulatory requirements; - Computer and information system skills at user level (MS Office, Excel, Word, text editors, Construction Information System, etc.); - State language proficiency at the highest level (C2 level); - Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills, with a willingness to learn and apply acquired knowledge to the overall development of Ogres Municipal Administration. Key Job Responsibilities: - Participate in Ogres Municipal Construction Authority meetings and decision-making regarding construction projects and inspection opinions; - Work in the Construction Information System and evaluate construction documentation in accordance with legal requirements; - Prepare decisions, administrative acts, binding regulations, normative acts, and other document drafts for matters within the Ogres Municipal Construction Authority's competence; - Evaluate documents prepared by Ogres Municipal Administration institutions and structural units for matters within the Ogres Municipal Construction Authority's competence, providing legal support; - Represent the Ogres Municipal Construction Authority in court and communicate with courts and institutions on construction matters. Candidates must submit the following documents: - Motivated application letter; - Curriculum vitae (CV) with reference contacts; - Copies of documents certifying education and qualifications; - State language proficiency certificate (if required). Motivated application letters, CVs, and copies of education and qualification documents marked "Application for Legal Counsel Position at Ogres Municipal Construction Authority" should be sent electronically (email: [email protected]) by September 18, 2026 (inclusive). For inquiries, call 65068762 (Human Resources Department). The position has a gross monthly salary of 1600 to 1700 EUR. We inform you that personal data provided in candidate application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of the competition and the realization of rights and obligations arising from it.