Legal Counsel (Compliance & ESG)

About the role

Our team drives the success of a fast‑growing global commerce platform. We foster a respectful, inclusive culture that encourages continuous learning and a strong work ethic. We are looking for a skilled Legal Counsel to support compliance and ESG initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to identify applicable legislation, outline compliance requirements and support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance efforts meet global, regulatory and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR&ESG, Platform, Product and Marketing to align project implementation with business needs.
• Provide timely legal advice on international matters and manage legal risks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead compliance‑related projects and help teams establish, review and manage internal processes requiring legal support.
• Participate in calls with internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers across time zones to offer guidance and assist partnership negotiations.
• Oversee compliance‑related document management systems and processes.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience, preferably a mix of in‑house and law‑firm roles.
• Experience with the U.S. market or international business environments, especially in compliance, is a plus.
• University degree in law (Mag. iur.); an LL.M. from a U.S. university is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of civil law and prior work in compliance, due diligence or drafting compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with ESG legislation such as PPWR/EPR, ESPR and EmpCo directives.
• Fluent English communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and project‑management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• Interest in legal‑technology tools and curiosity about the print‑on‑demand and e‑commerce sectors.
• Proven capacity to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.

What we offer

• Monthly salary EUR 2,600–3,200 gross, based on experience and skills.
• Option to work remotely or from a modern office in Riga.
• Flexible working hours (start as late as 11 AM).
• Private health insurance.
• Additional paid days off for well‑being and personal celebrations.
• Internal and external learning opportunities, mentorship and hackathons.
• Free healthy lunch for employees working from the Riga office.
• Employee discount on company‑branded merchandise.
• Team‑building events and parties.