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VIENNA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - AUSTRIA seeks a In-House Legal Counsel & Governance Officer (f/m/d) Full-time (38.5 hours/week) - as soon as possible Shape the Legal & Governance Landscape of a Leading International School Are you an experienced legal professional looking to transition from a traditional law ... 1 In-House Legal Counsel & Governance Officer (f/m/d) Your core responsibilities * Strategic Legal Advisory: Provide practical, solutions-oriented legal counsel to the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Governors on institutional decisions, policy interpretation, and regulatory compliance. * Commercial Contract Management: Autonomously draft, review, and negotiate material corporate contracts, vendor agreements, and procurement frameworks. * Data Protection & Forward-Looking Governance: Oversee institutional privacy (GDPR) frameworks, consent management, and establish cutting-edge compliance guidelines for AI-enabled technologies across the school. * Institutional Governance & Statutes: Manage the Board Policy Manual, advise on Austrian association law (Vereinsrecht), and draft statutory amendments for the Board. * HR Legal Safety Net: Provide senior, second-level internal legal reviews on complex employment law, works council matters, and sensitive HR disputes in close collaboration with our HR department. Your profile * Qualifications: A completed Austrian law degree (Mag. iur., LL.B., LL.M. or equivalent) with a strong, practical command of Austrian civil, contract, administrative, and association law. * Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional legal experience (gained in a law firm, in-house function, public authority, or NGO/non-profit setting). * Languages: Full professional proficiency in both written and spoken German and English; ability to draft precise legal documentation in both languages is a must. * Mindset: A pragmatic, collaborative, and risk-aware problem solver who can easily translate complex legal requirements into clear