To enhance our dedicated team of six in the legal department, we are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in Vienna. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will focus on a wide range of domestic and international legal matters, collaborate closely with internal departments, and contribute to the development of our legal strategies.

Location: Vienna (Hybrid)

Your tasks:

• Participating in the development and implementation of legal strategies for the entire group.
• Advising internal stakeholders on legal-related strategic projects.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts with external counterparts on diverse business-related legal matters.
• Further developing the business model and our products and services.
• Working with external legal advisors to manage international legal matters.
• Collaborating with fellow legal team members and other departments to contribute to the success of GoStudent.
• Conducting regular legal training and workshops for internal teams, ensuring awareness and understanding of pertinent regulations and compliance requirements.
  
  

Who you are:

• A law degree from an Austrian university or an equivalent foreign qualification. Holding a bar exam would be considered an additional asset.
• A minimum of three to five years of professional experience, ideally gained in a renowned law firm and/or as an in-house legal counsel, preferably in a dynamic multinational setting.
• Excellent expertise in commercial law is a must.
• Experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, finance and/or in data protection law is a very valuable addition.
• Drafting legal documents comes naturally to you, demonstrating your keen attention to detail.
• Professional fluency in German and English, complemented by outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• You're adept at managing and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A responsible, solution-oriented and results-driven mindset is integral to your professional performance.