“Administration of the Rēzekne Special Economic Zone” shall open a tender for the position of a solicitor

The local government joint institution “Administration of the Special Economic Zone of Rezekne” shall open a tender to the position of a solicitor. The purpose of the post is to provide quality legal support and legal issues in the local government institution “Administration of the Special Economic Zone of Rezekne” (hereinafter – institution)
Principal duties

• to draw up a variety of legal documents (draft decisions, draft contracts, draft orders, opinions, internal laws and regulations, etc.);
• examine and harmonise draft decisions of THE AUTHORITY's supervisory board, the Rēzekne SEZ business Commission meetings on their compliance WITH THE LAWS and regulations OF THE LR;
• to organise a document submitted by commercial companies for the acquisition of the status of Rezekne SEZ commercial company and the preparation of investments and the preparation of opinions, to draw up an opinion regarding the conformity of the documents submitted with the granting of legal aid for the performance of investments and the performance of commercial activities in the territory of Rezekne SEZ and the requirements of regulatory enactments, as well as to participate in the supervision of their execution;
• advise potential investors of Rezekne SEZ and commercial companies regarding the acquisition of the commercial status of Rezekne SEZ, the performance of investments and the performance of commercial activities, as well as regarding other legal issues and the requirements of regulatory enactments;
• to carry out the duties of a Member of the Commission IN AN INSTITUTION;
• within the framework of its powers, represent THE INSTITUTION in State and local government institutions, as well as in cooperation with legal and natural persons;
• carry out other tasks relating to the settlement of legal issues IN order to ensure THE functions of THE INSTITUTION.

Requirements for the applicant:

• second-level higher education in law;
• a desirable work experience in the capacity of a solicitor, preferably in a public administration, a local government or a commercial company;
• experience in the preparation and legal analysis of documents;
• knowledge in the field of public procurement;
• the ability to focus in the legislation governing the activities of the institution;
• the ability to argue, interpret and apply legal provisions;
• analytical thinking, precision and a high sense of responsibility;
• excellent communication and presentation skills, the ability to quickly assess the situation and make reasonable decisions;
• the ability to make decisions on a permanent basis, identify priorities, comply with deadlines;
• good skills in working with computer and other office equipment;
• knowledge of the national language at the highest level, as well as the knowledge of foreign languages (Russian and English);
• Category B driving licence and at least 2 years of experience.

We offer:

• dynamic, responsible work;
• the support of professional colleagues in day-to-day work;
• training for professional development;
• opportunities to work in a frozen and targeted team;

An application and a CV with an indication “solicitor” by 3 November 2017 (postmark) shall be sent by post at the Rēzekne SEZ Board, release alley 93, Rezekne, LV-4601 or submitted personally to the Rēzekne SEZ administration office, the release alley 93, in the 231 st office during work.
Phone for reference: 646 25941 or 24428646, e-mail: office@rsez.lv
Let us contact candidates who will be invited to the 2 nd round of the competition.