Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka (hereinafter – LNB)
announces a competition for a vacant
JURIST position (profession code – 2611 01)
1 position for an indefinite period
We are looking for a new colleague – a jurist with an interest in copyright law and a desire to address in depth the legal issues related to it, as well as actively participate in other legal management processes of LNB.
Key job responsibilities (job duties are expected to be performed primarily on-site at LNB premises, Mūkusalas iela 3, Riga):
ensure that LNB operations comply with copyright and related rights regulations by providing legal consultations and opinions on copyright application;
provide legal support on matters related to digitization, digital content use in Digitalabiblioteka.lv and other LNB digital resources, artificial intelligence technology use, large-scale data acquisition and analysis (text and data mining), as well as other digital environment and intellectual property rights issues;
draft and evaluate contract proposals related to the use of copyright objects, licensing, transfer of proprietary rights, and other intellectual property matters;
represent LNB interests in copyright matters through cooperation with state and local government institutions, international institutions, and other interested parties;
participate as directed by management in:
providing legal advisory support to LNB management, heads of structural units, and specialists in LNB's areas of work;
drafting, reviewing, evaluating regulatory acts and other documents, and providing opinions;
preparing LNB positions on various matters related to LNB's areas of work;
preparing responses to letters, complaints, and submissions from other institutions, natural and legal persons.
Requirements for candidates:
higher legal education;
experience in legal work. Experience in the public sector is desirable;
good knowledge of copyright law. Desirable experience in copyright matters:
practical experience in drafting external and internal regulatory acts and preparing opinions;
excellent knowledge of the structure, operating principles, and regulatory framework of public administration;
ability to work with large volumes of information, analyze it, and draw conclusions;
excellent cooperation and communication skills;
knowledge of the state language at an advanced level;
knowledge of English at a level that ensures the performance of job duties related to cooperation with foreign partners and international institutions;
ability to work both in a team and independently;
sense of responsibility and accuracy.
We offer:
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 compensation (up to 2000 EUR before tax deduction) and social guarantees;
health insurance (after the probation period ends);
paid additional vacation for work well done;
training, professional development, and professional growth opportunities;
international cooperation opportunities;
broad access to LNB library resources and books;
opportunity to attend various cultural events and activities at Gaismas pils;
friendly and professional work team.
Please note that upon signing an employment contract, the candidate will need to consent to a background check by the Constitutional Protection Bureau in accordance with the requirements of the regulatory acts of the Republic of Latvia, including Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 397 of June 25, 2025 "Minimum Cybersecurity Requirements".
Documents to be submitted:
motivated cover letter;
CV (preferably in Europass CV standard format)
Candidates should apply by August 30, 2026, submitting documents to the email address: [email protected] with the notation "Jurist".
Additional information about the vacant position can be obtained by contacting the Head of the Personnel Department Māra Jurevska – phone: 67806114, email: [email protected] with the notation "Jurist".
Please note that we will contact and inform about competition results only the candidates 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 personal data controller and that personal data submitted by candidates in the personnel selection process will be processed to ensure the conduct of the above-mentioned competition.Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka (hereinafter – LNB)
announces a competition for a vacant
JURIST position (profession code – 2611 01)
1 position for an indefinite period
We are looking for a new colleague – a jurist with an interest in copyright law and a desire to address in depth the legal issues related to it, as well as actively participate in other legal management processes of LNB.
Key job responsibilities (job duties are expected to be performed primarily on-site at LNB premises, Mūkusalas iela 3, Riga):
ensure that LNB operations comply with copyright and related rights regulations by…
Přehled
Typ
job
Stav
active
Viditelnost
public
Cena
2 000 € /měs
Město
Rīga
Adresa
LATVIJA, Mūkusalas iela 3, Rīga
GPS
56.9493977, 24.1051846
Email
Zobrazení
4
Publikováno
27. 7. 2026
Upraveno
4. 8. 2026
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Parametry
Field
Jurisprudence / Tieslietas
Category
Jurisprudence / Tieslietas
Zaměstnavatel
Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka
Workload
Viena vesela slodze
Mzda do
2 000
Work Time
Normālais darba laiks
Mzda od
2 000
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