Group Head of Legal (Based in Ukraine or Lithuania)
Civitta
Full-time
On-site
Lithuania
Are you a legal visionary, ready to lead and shape the future of our organization? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, where your expertise can make a profound impact? If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for the law and a knack for problem-solving, we want you on our team as a Head of Legal in Civitta.
In this position, you will be developing and managing legal processes within the group, positioning successful legal campaigns from ideation to execution in different countries, maintaining and distributing tasks for the team of professionals, being ready for all the other different upcoming legal matters.
Take the step towards your journey with us and join us as a Group Head of Legal in Kyiv or Vilnius.
You will:
- Develop and execute the organization's legal strategy, aligning it with the overall business goals and objectives
- Manage corporate restructuring projects as well as multiple M&As deals
- Establish and maintain legal processes within the Group
- Manage legal disputes, working with external legal counsel when necessary, conducting internal investigations, and advising on settlement options
- Oversee and manage the legal department and its employees
- Supervise the drafting, review, and all other legal documentation in the organization
- Maintain relationships with external law firms and manage the legal department's budget and resources effectively
- Serve as a legal advisor to shareholders, management board members, and directors, providing legal opinion on strategic decisions
- Develop risk management processes and rules to minimize exposure to legal liabilities
Requirements:
- Master's degree in law
- At least 7 years of experience in a legal role, working as a senior lawyer or legal manager in an international organization or a similar environment is highly desirable
- Successful experience leading negotiations on complex, high-value contracts and agreements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically
- Experience in supervising and mentoring legal team
- Flawless English (both written and verbal)
Benefits:
- Annual Salary & Performance Review with a KPI-based bonus;
- Professional Growth – Regular training, experience-sharing;
- International Offsites – Annual trips to connect with all Civitta colleagues;
- Comprehensive Benefits – Additional vacation days, private health insurance, public transport compensation, and office perks (Friday breakfasts, snacks, drinks);
- Vibrant Team Culture – Social events and creative ways to celebrate together;
- Prime Office Locations – Kyiv or Vilnius.
Our salary range for Lithuania starts at EUR 4,500 (gross), depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate and the results of the interview process.
Our salary range for Ukraine starts at EUR 2,500 (net), depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate and the results of the interview process.