Hilti

What's the Role?

As the E5 Head of Legal & Compliance, you will lead our legal team in Eastern Europe, managing complex legal matters and compliance processes. This role is critical for ensuring our operations adhere to legal standards and internal policies. You'll provide strategic legal guidance on contracts, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and more, while also fostering a culture of compliance and ethical conduct within the company.

Who is Hilti?

Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety, and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development, and growing lasting careers.

What does the role involve?

• Providing comprehensive legal advice and support on a variety of complex business matters
• Leading and mentoring a team of legal professionals
• Developing and overseeing the company's compliance and ethics programs
• Collaborating with senior management to formulate effective risk management strategies
• Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance in all business activities
• Handling litigation and dispute resolution, managing external legal counsel
• Advising on legal aspects of company strategies and transactions
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
• Providing training and guidance on legal and compliance matters to staff at all levels

What do we offer?

• 5 weeks of vacation
• 100 % of salary within first 14 days of sickness
• Sick days
• Financial contribution to pension insurance
• Remote working (remotely 2x per week, the other days - office)
• Multisport card + gym at our headquarters
• Discounted Vodafone tariffs

What you need is:

• A legal qualification with a strong academic background
• Minimum 10 years of professional legal experience, with a focus on commercial law
• Expertise in corporate governance, risk management, and compliance
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication abilities
• Fluency in English and a Slavic language, additional language skills are a plus
• Ability to work under pressure and handle complex legal issues

Why should you apply?

Year after year we are recognized as one of the best 'Great Place to Work' employers, globally and locally. And when you meet us you'll understand why. We have a diverse team of people with a variety of nationalities, backgrounds, and experiences.