Legal Counsel

TL;DR

Legal Counsel: Supporting rapid growth in fiscal tech by covering corporate topics, product & contracts (SaaS, IP/IT), and regulatory & compliance (ISMS, Data Privacy) for a B2B company. Focus on driving LegalTech automation and serving as a trusted advisor to C-Level, Sales, and Product teams.

Location: Vienna (Hybrid) with a requirement for a Juris Doctor (JD) or Mag. iur. from an accredited Austrian or German university.

Salary: €60,000–€65,000 Gross/Year.

Company

hirify.global is a B2B company that simplifies digital receipts and secures legally compliant transactions for millions of people, helping to fight tax fraud.

What you will do

• Act as a generalist covering Corporate topics (M&A, subsidiaries), Product & Contracts (SaaS agreements, IP/IT licensing), and Regulatory & Compliance (ISMS, Data Privacy).
• Help build the "House of Legal" by implementing AI-powered LegalTech tools to streamline processes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex SaaS agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives while mitigating risk.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the C-Level, Sales, and Product teams.
• Work closely with the Compliance team on IT security and regulatory topics to ensure a unified governance strategy.

Requirements

• Education: A Juris Doctor (JD) or Mag. iur. from an accredited Austrian or German university.
• Experience: 2 to 4 years of relevant experience (Mid-Level), ideally a mix of Law Firm training and In-House (startup/scaleup) experience.
• Be excited about the transformation of the legal industry and familiar with LegalTech tools and the European AI Act.
• Possess a strong background in European SaaS legal frameworks, contract law, and intellectual property.
• Understand the technical complexity behind APIs and digital products.
• Be solution-oriented and view Legal as an enabler of growth.

Nice to have

• Any other European language proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• A team that fosters growth, ownership, and learning.
• 25 vacation days per year for Austria-based employees.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work setup.
• Budget for personal and professional development.
• Public transportation ticket.
• Choice of hardware (Windows, Linux, or Mac).
• Bright, spacious office near Neubaugasse U3 (Vienna).
• A company culture that values clarity, well-being, and quality work.

Hiring process

• Step 1: Resume screening and initial contact.
• Step 2: Cultural Fit interview.
• Step 3: Skill & Team Fit discussion with future team lead and colleagues.
• Final step: Welcome aboard!