Legal Counsel (AI Law, Data Protection, IT Law)

MAM Gruppe; Linz; Hybrid; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international technology firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Linz to advise on legal issues in AI regulation, data protection, and IT contracts. Candidates should have over 5 years’ experience in IT law and a strong commercial mindset. The role offers a hybrid working model, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to influence compliance structures. Strong communication skills in both German and English are essential.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation package

Hybrid working model

Stimulating work culture

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years’ experience in IT, data protection, or technology law (in-house or in top-tier law firm).
• Expertise in EU data protection, AI regulation, and digital contract law.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business priorities.

Aufgaben

• Advise on legal issues relating to AI, data protection, and IT contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial and technology contracts.
• Monitor and implement emerging AI legislation and coordinate compliance initiatives.

Kenntnisse

EU data protection

AI regulation

Digital contract law

Commercial mindset

German communication skills

English communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Senior Legal Counsel – AI Law, Data Protection & IT (Linz or Graz)

Location: Linz (preferred) or Graz, Austria

Industry: Industrial Automation / Digital Solutions / Smart Logistics

Language: Fluent German and English

Responsibilities

• Advise management and internal stakeholders on all legal issues relating to AI regulation, data protection (GDPR), IT contracts, and digital products.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology contracts including SaaS agreements, data processing arrangements, and software development deals.
• Monitor and implement emerging AI legislation (EU AI Act) and coordinate internal compliance initiatives.
• Develop internal policies and training to strengthen legal awareness and data governance.
• Act as an interface between legal, IT, compliance, and data security teams on global projects.
• Support strategic initiatives related to digital innovation, automation, and AI-driven solutions.
• Coordinate with external counsel as needed across multiple jurisdictions.

Profile

• 5+ years’ experience in IT, data protection, or technology law (in-house or in top-tier law firm).
• Expertise in EU data protection, AI regulation, and digital contract law.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business priorities.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English.
• Interest in technology, automation, and innovation-driven industries.

Offer

• A key legal role in an international environment with direct impact on digital and AI strategy.
• Opportunity to shape internal compliance structures and influence group-level legal governance.
• Hybrid working model and competitive compensation package.
• A stimulating work culture in the Linz office, surrounded by forward-thinking professionals in engineering, IT, and product development.