Jurist

Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka

LATVIJA, Mūkusalas iela 3, Rīga, Rīga, Latvia

Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka (LNB) is announcing a competition for the position of JURIST (profession code – 2611 01). We are looking for a new colleague – a jurist with interest in copyright law and a desire to deeply address legal issues related to it, as well as actively participate in other legal administration processes of LNB. Main job responsibilities (job duties are performed primarily on-site at LNB premises): ensure LNB's operations comply with copyright and neighboring rights regulations by providing legal advice and opinions on copyright application; provide legal support on matters related to digitalization, digital content use in Digitalabiblioteka.lv and other LNB digital resources, artificial intelligence technology use, large-scale data mining and analysis (text and data mining), as well as other digital environment and intellectual property rights issues; develop and evaluate contract drafts related to copyright object use, licensing, property rights transfer and other intellectual property matters; represent LNB's interests in copyright matters, cooperating with state and municipal institutions, international institutions and other interested parties; participate, as directed by management, in: providing legal consultative support to LNB management, structural unit heads and specialists in LNB operational areas; developing normative acts and other documents or reviewing, evaluating them and providing opinions; preparing LNB's position on various matters related to LNB's operational areas; preparing responses to letters, complaints and submissions from other institutions, natural and legal persons. Requirements for applicants: higher legal education or studies in the final year of a relevant study program; experience in legal work. Experience in the state sector is preferred; good knowledge of copyright law. Experience in copyright law is preferred; practical experience in developing external and internal normative acts and preparing opinions; excellent knowledge of the structure, operating principles and normative regulation of public administration; ability to work with large volumes of information, analyze it and draw conclusions; excellent cooperation and communication skills; state language knowledge at the highest level; English language knowledge at a level that ensures performance of job duties related to cooperation with foreign partners and international institutions; ability to work in a team and individually; sense of responsibility and accuracy. We offer: an interesting and dynamic work in one of the largest and most creative cultural institutions in Latvia, offering an environment for education, development and leisure; stable remuneration (up to 2000 EUR before tax payment) and social guarantees; health insurance (after the probation period); paid additional leave for work well done; training, professional development and professional growth opportunities; international cooperation opportunities; wide access to LNB library resources and books; opportunity to attend various cultural events and activities in Gaismas pils; friendly and professional work team. Please note that upon signing an employment contract, the applicant will need to consent to a background check by the Constitutional Protection Office in accordance with the requirements of the normative acts of the Republic of Latvia, including Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 397 of June 25, 2025 "Minimum Cybersecurity Requirements". Documents to submit: a motivated cover letter; CV (preferably in accordance with the Europass CV standard format). Applicants should apply by October 4, 2026, sending the required documents to the e-mail address: [email protected] with the notation "Jurists". Please note that we will contact and inform about the competition results only applicants invited for interviews. Based on Article 6, paragraph 1, point (f) of the General Data Protection Regulation, Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka informs that it is a data controller and within the framework of the personnel selection process, personal data submitted by applicants will be processed to ensure the conduct of the above-mentioned competition.