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Mapon

Head of Legal – Juridisko jautājumu vadītājs/-a

Mapon

. Build and lead Mapon's legal function and act as the group's designated Data Protection Officer .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRiga • LatviaLead💰 €4,000 - €6,000 per monthWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in legal management, data protection, and compliance, with a strong focus on GDPR, EU AI Act, and corporate governance. Proven ability to lead legal functions, negotiate contracts, and manage legal matters in a B2B technology environment.

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GDPR ExpertiseData Protection Officer ExperienceM&A Transaction LeadershipCommercial Contracting ExperienceEU AI Act Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Legal ManagementContract NegotiationCorporate GovernanceData Processing AgreementsLegal Matter ManagementDue DiligenceSaaS ContractingImpact AssessmentsBreach-Response ProceduresClaims Management
Soft Skills
Proactive ApproachCommercial Mindset
Tools & Technologies
Contract RepositoryLegal CalendarData-Room Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Master's Degree in LawData Protection Officer Qualification
Industry Keywords
B2B SoftwareTelematicsConnected-Vehicle ProductsCross-Border ExperienceBaltic and Nordic Countries

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build and lead Mapon's legal function and act as the group's designated Data Protection Officer
  • Advise the management team and board and set the legal agenda
  • Direct retained legal counsel and external law firms across markets
  • Establish legal matter management, contract repository, legal calendar and management reporting
  • Create and maintain group contract templates and negotiation playbooks
  • Manage the legal budget and allocation of work
  • Negotiate and approve customer agreements, public tenders and data processing agreements
  • Advise sales, product and operations teams on contract risk and practical solutions
  • Manage corporate governance, board and shareholder documentation, and powers of attorney
  • Lead the legal side of acquisitions, including due diligence, transaction documents, negotiation and post-closing integration
  • Prepare the company for future financing, including data-room readiness and shareholder agreement work
  • Perform GDPR Data Protection Officer duties, maintain processing records and policies, advise on impact assessments, and manage breach-response procedures
  • Act as contact point for the Data State Inspectorate and data subjects and report to the board annually
  • Lead compliance with the EU AI Act, NIS2, sanctions and export controls, whistleblowing rules and pay-transparency requirements
  • Oversee employment documentation and policies across countries
  • Manage claims and disputes with external counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master's degree in law
  • At least 8 years of legal experience after qualification, including at least 3 years in-house
  • Ideally experience in a B2B software, telematics or technology company
  • Hands-on M&A experience, ideally having led or co-led transactions
  • Expert knowledge of GDPR and data protection practice sufficient to act as Data Protection Officer
  • Solid experience in commercial and technology contracting, including SaaS and data processing terms
  • Working knowledge of the EU AI Act and NIS2, or a strong interest in mastering them
  • Fluent English; Latvian strongly preferred
  • Proactive, commercially minded approach
  • Cross-border experience in the Baltic and Nordic countries is an advantage
  • Experience with IoT, connected-vehicle or telematics products is an advantage
  • Previous Data Protection Officer experience or Data State Inspectorate DPO qualification is an advantage
  • Experience supporting an equity financing round is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Paid lunches and fruit in the office
  • Personalised employee benefits after the probation period, including health insurance, mental-health support, dental care and massage courses, an additional sports programme, or employer contributions to a third-pillar pension plan through Indexo
  • Additional paid holidays, including your birthday, plus paid study leave
  • Wellness days without needing a sick-leave certificate
  • Access to paid AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and others
  • Annual learning budget for seminars, courses, books and other development opportunities
  • Free parking at the office
  • Flexible working hours, with the option to begin your workday any time before 11:00
  • Opportunity to work outside Latvia for up to 90 days per year
  • Hybrid work from the Riga office and partly from home
  • Dedicated budget for team-building events
  • Referral bonus
  • Mentor bonus
  • Additional bonuses for special occasions and important life events
  • Paid participation in the Riga Marathon
  • Interest groups and activities within the Draugiem Group community