Legal Manager (m/f/d) Business Law I Anti-Bribery | Contracts (Central Europe)

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lawyers & more acts as an external HR business partner for a fast-growing, international industrial group with branch in Vienna. Due to continued growth, the company is strengthening its Central Europe legal function and is seeking an experienced Legal Manager with a strong legal background.

Your Role:

In this position, you will act as a regional legal expert for Central Europe and as a trusted advisor to management and business units. The role combines strategic compliance responsibility with hands-on legal advisory work across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the regional point of contact for competition law and anti-bribery matters and advising the business on compliance risks, mitigation measures and best practices.
• Providing general legal support in day-to-day business across more than ten countries in Central Europe, including contract drafting and review, ad-hoc legal advice and the preparation of legal opinions and internal guidelines.
• Serving as a sparring partner for regional management and supporting strategic decision-making in a regulated environment.
• Structuring and overseeing contract and claim management processes with a strong focus on regulatory and compliance-related risks.
• Coordinating and reporting on ongoing litigation, regulatory matters and legal disputes in cooperation with external counsel.
• Managing and coordinating external legal advisors and compliance experts across multiple jurisdictions.

Your Profile:

• Law degree completed in Austria (mandatory)
• At least four (up to ten) years of professional experience gained in an international law firm and/or as in-house legal counsel, ideally in an industrial environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Austrian law with a strong focus business law. Knowhow in competition law and anti-bribery regulations; additional exposure to legal systems in Central Europe is an advantage.
• Experience in compliance management, regulatory trainings and interaction with senior management.
• German and English language skills at C1 level or higher (written and spoken).
• Business-minded, proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills and the ability to address sensitive topics.
• Structured, independent working style combined with a collaborative team spirit.
• Interest in technical and industrial topics is highly appreciated.

What Our Client Offers:

• A dynamic, international and compliance-driven working environment with strong ethical standards and a culture of integrity.
• Close interaction with regional management and high visibility within the organization.
• A senior role with significant influence on governance, compliance and risk management.
• Competitive compensation package with an annual gross salary starting at EUR 77,000 with clear willingness to overpay depending on experience and qualifications.

Application & Confidentiality:

We look forward to receiving your online application, including CV and a brief cover letter. Absolute confidentiality is a cornerstone of our philosophy. No steps in the recruitment process will be taken without your prior consent.