Legal Manager

We are NARBUTAS – an international office furniture group, where different people create one community, and the work is clear, modern and meaningful. Over 35 years of operation, we have grown to 1,700 employees working not only in Europe, but also on other continents, and our furniture showrooms are located in London, Paris, Düsseldorf, New York and Washington. NARBUTAS products, which are distributed in more than 60 countries, are manufactured in a modern factory in Ukmergė, using 100% sustainable electricity – solar, wind and water. Creating value for customers and partners, we care about our employees by promoting career opportunities and offering flexible working conditions. Our company culture is based on responsibility, honesty and respect, and our daily decisions are guided by our values – customer orientation, ambition, ownership, teamwork and love. If you want to join a growing international team and create meaningful solutions, we invite you to become a part of NARBUTAS.

NARBUTAS is currently recruiting a Legal Manager who will:

• Form and implement the direction of the legal function across the entire group of companies.
• Systematically manage legal, compliance and regulatory risks, ensuring the quality of decisions and business continuity.
• Act as a strategic business partner to managers and help balance growth ambitions with responsible risk management.
• Report directly to the Vice President of Business Development and Finance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

• Lead the legal function of the group of companies and the Legal Department team: develop and implement the Good Governance and Compliance strategy, goals, priorities, performance indicators and develop the team's competencies.
• Ensure timely and high-quality legal assistance to the group's companies in corporate, commercial, contract, labor law, data protection, compliance and other business-relevant areas;
• Develop and maintain a management system for contracts and other legal documents, coordinate significant negotiations, claims and disputes.
• Develop a group compliance management system covering GDPR, business ethics, anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, whistleblower protection, transparency and other compliance processes;
• Monitor relevant EU and national regulatory requirements, assess their impact on the business and coordinate the implementation of necessary changes in the group.
• Develop the corporate governance system, group policies, decision-making and authorization model and other internal management processes.
• Increase the efficiency of the legal function: standardize processes, implement digitalization, automation, document management, data analysis and AI solutions.
• Manage the work and budget of external legal consultants, represent the group of companies in strategically significant negotiations and relations with institutions and other stakeholders.

FOR SUCCESSFUL WORK YOU WILL NEED:

• Higher university law education (master's degree or equivalent).
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of law, of which at least 2 years in leading a legal team or legal function.
• Experience in solving complex business law issues in the areas of contracts, corporate, labor law, disputes, compliance and regulation.
• Experience in developing corporate governance, legal and compliance risk management systems, internal policies and processes.
• Strong leadership skills: ability to mobilize and develop a professional team, set clear priorities and create a culture based on collaboration.
• Strategic thinking and good understanding of business processes, ability to clearly assess alternatives, risks and help make informed business decisions.
• Orientation towards operational efficiency, digitalization and application of innovations, including AI solutions, in the legal function.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, ability to communicate clearly with managers, partners and institutions at different levels.
• Excellent Lithuanian and very good English language skills, both verbally and in writing.

COMPANY OFFERS:

• Stable and clear working conditions – modern working environment, ergonomic workplace, full-time schedule, hybrid work model.
• Growth and learning – internal career opportunities, learning from experienced colleagues, development of competencies, opportunity to try different areas, professional development within the organization., opportunity to form and develop the legal function, initiate changes and contribute to strategically important group projects, significant management position in an international group of companies with ambitious growth plans.
• Care for employee well-being – additional health insurance after the trial period, which takes effect from the first day of the next month, seasonal flu vaccinations, wellness initiatives, activities that promote employee community.
• Additional financial benefits – company car, partner offers and discounts for employees, benefits in cases of happiness and misfortune.
• More flexible working time planning – cumulative accounting of working time, the ability to adjust working time in individual cases.
• Strengthening team culture – company-funded team building events, company events and social initiatives.

SALARY:

Hourly wage: 29.73 - 36.22 €/hour excluding taxes.

Average monthly wage: 4960 - 6043 €/month excluding taxes, depending on the hours actually worked.

The organization applies cumulative accounting of working time.

Final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your understanding.