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

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.