Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

Company Description

SWARCO | The Better Way. Every Day.

Traffic is our world. The products and systems of SWARCO make it safer, quicker and more comfortable.
5.700 mobility experts worldwide are working on traffic solutions for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.

Job Description

• You will join the Legal Team, and together we will advise and support the ITS Division’s global operations on legal matters
• Providing legal guidance and conducting (risk) assessments for projects and partnerships, including public procurement law considerations, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating international contracts, as well as developing and refining contract templates and standards
• Interest in addressing IP-related matters, particularly software license agreements
• Handling proceedings before courts and regulatory authorities, as well as coordinating with external attorneys and consultants

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law (preferably in Austrian or German law)
• 7–10 years of relevant professional experience (including at a law firm or in a corporate legal department) is desirable
• Experience in an international context and with complex legal issues
• Fluent in German and English
• Strong advisory skills, resilience, assertiveness, and a solution-oriented approach
• Strong analytical skills, a pragmatic approach to work, and a hands-on mentality
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner
• Team player, commitment, and flexibility

Additional Information

• Attractive salary: depending on experience; development opportunities within the SWARCO Group 
• Work-Life-Balance: flexible working hours, home office, part-time options and additional vacation days 
• Training and development: comprehensive onboarding program as well as various offers over the SWARCO Academy, individual trainings and job rotation possibility worldwide  
• Mobility: free parking, good accessibility by public transport, electric cars for private use and bike leasing 
• Internationality: collegial and multicultural environment with varied tasks in a successful group with family DNA 
• Health & fitness: on-site massage and sports facilities as well as a well-equipped, ergonomic workplace in a modern office building 
• Social responsibility: we live sustainability, find more information here
• Food & drink: meal allowance, use of a canteen, fruit, snacks, and various drinks for free 
• Company events: Christmas party, company runs and much more 
• Further benefits: with partner companies and sport events, recommendation program and appreciative gifts on special occasions

We offer a very attractive and performance-related salary, which is based on your qualifications and professional experience. This is significantly above the collective agreement for employees and apprentices in commercial enterprises.

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