Heiki Loot started his legal career in 1994 as the Assistant of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
[2] He played a key role in writing the laws of the newly independent country and in establishing its institutions.
He was also responsible for coordination of preparations of the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2017[4] and centennial celebrations of the Republic of Estonia.
"[5] As Secretary of State he oversaw the development of the Estonian digital services portfolio which is widely recognised as the world’s most advanced.
[6] He was awarded the Order of the National Coat of Arms, Third Class at the annual state decorations in February 2019.