Head of Legal

BC Žalgiris is not just a basketball club. It's one of Europe's most recognisable sports brands — an 18-time Lithuanian champion, a permanent Euroleague fixture, and the heartbeat of an entire city. Behind the scenes, we operate as a complex, ambitious organisation: player contracts, international transfers, sponsorship deals, arena operations, broadcasting rights, IP, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

We're looking for a Head of Legal who can keep all of that running cleanly — and who will be a real business partner to leadership, not just a gatekeeper.

The team waiting for you:

You'll report directly to the CEO and work alongside the front office, commercial, finance, and basketball operations teams. This is a one-person-to-build-from function: you'll set the legal foundation for how Žalgiris operates as it continues to grow in scope and commercial ambition.

In this role, you will:

• Own the full legal agenda of BC Žalgiris: contracts, compliance, regulatory matters across all business lines

• Draft, review, and negotiate player contracts, agent agreements, and international transfer documentation in line with FIBA, Euroleague, and LKL regulations

• Lead all commercial contract work: sponsorship and naming rights agreements, kit and equipment deals, media and broadcasting rights, arena operations, and partner agreements

• Advise leadership on legal risks across new initiatives, partnerships, and business decisions

• Manage relationships with external law firms and control outside legal spend

• Ensure full compliance with Lithuanian law, relevant sports governing body regulations, GDPR, and anti-doping frameworks

• Support the finance team on corporate structuring, tax-related legal matters, and any M&A or investment activity

• Build scalable legal processes so the business can move fast with confidence

What we're looking for:

• 7+ years of legal experience, with meaningful exposure to commercial contracts and/or sports law

• Strong knowledge of Lithuanian law; familiarity with FIBA or UEFA/sports regulatory frameworks is a serious plus

• Proven ability to handle complex, multi-party negotiations independently

• Comfortable advising C-level executives and translating legal complexity into clear business language

• Sharp, ownership-driven mindset

• Fluency in Lithuanian and English;

Compensation:

We're open to discussing compensation based on your seniority and the depth of experience you bring to the table.