We’ve got the productivity tools – and you’ve got the legal expertise to keep us operating smoothly! As our Legal Counsel, you’ll play a vital role in empowering internal teams and ensuring our company remains compliant. You’ll enable efficient operations across the organization by delivering practical legal advice and establishing streamlined processes. You’ll collaborate with external counsels on specialized legal matters, ensuring that we always have the right resources for complex challenges.
What makes you special
4+ Years’ Experience. You bring a proven track record of at least 4 years working as an in-house legal counsel, preferably in a B2B SaaS or tech environment, with expertise in IT law, data privacy (GDPR), and commercial law.
Strategic Partner. You have a proven ability to work as a business partner, collaborating with stakeholders to offer legal solutions that are practical and business-friendly.
Ownership of Legal Processes. You will take charge of legal workflows, driving operational efficiency while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
Contract Expertise. You’re experienced in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, ensuring risk-free and efficient outcomes for commercial, vendor, and customer agreements.
Legal Advisor. You have strong expertise in IT law, including software licensing, intellectual property, and cybersecurity regulations, and are well-versed in EU regulations, particularly data privacy laws (GDPR) and digital services.
Compliance Knowledge. You ensure compliance with local and EU regulations, including corporate governance, and commercial regulations, particularly in Austria and Germany. You create clear guidelines and processes to maintain company-wide adherence.
Public Sector Savvy. You bring experience in public procurement law and handling public tenders within Austria, Germany, or the EU. Familiarity with public sector regulations and compliance requirements is a strong advantage.
Problem Solver. You have excellent negotiation and decision-making skills, focused on minimizing legal risks while supporting business growth.
Operational Excellence. You collaborate with internal teams to develop legal frameworks and workflows that increase operational efficiency, helping upskill non-legal teams on key legal topics.
Language Proficiency. You’re fluent in both German and English, with excellent written and verbal skills to navigate legal matters across these languages.
Meister and you
Find your place. We’re ambitious and well-funded: driving innovation and bringing value to users.
Feel valued. Salaries at Meister fit your skills and experience. You’ll share in our success with an employee stock ownership program additional to your pay.
Never stop developing. Progress along clear career paths, aided by experienced mentors who know Meister inside-out. Learn new skills and tailor your individual training plan.
Level up. Dedicated learning budget just for you and your growth.
Get out there. Attend industry meetups and participate in exciting events.
Choose where. Work with us in Vienna and/or remotely in Austria or Germany. Full-remote possibilities for international team members.
Choose when. Organize your work week as you like with our flexitime agreement.
Choose how. Select your own hardware and join an agile environment that promotes autonomy.
Get there. Public transport card or other commuter benefits.
Stay healthy. Subsidized indoor, outdoor and wellness activities in Austria, Germany or the US.
Relax. Extra vacation day on your birthday, plus December 24 and 31. Entitlement increases the longer you’re at Meister.
Celebrate. Regular events, including an annual company retreat and frequent team activities.
Martin Gassner
Director of Talent & People Analytics
Rabea Thies
VP People & Operations
How we hire
Phone interview
Skills and values interview
Complete a challenge
Stakeholder interview
Leadership interview
(optional)
Offer call
Perks and benefits
Perks
Flexibility
Health
Fun
Development
Employee stock ownership
When Meister succeeds, so do you. Share in our success with an employee stock ownership option additional to your pay.
Generous holidays
As well as regular vacation days and public holidays, you’ll get your birthday, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off.
Earn more vacation days
Reward yourself. You can increase the days in your annual vacation allowance the longer you stay with Meister.
Corporate benefits platform
Spend less of your pay! Get discounts that apply to over 1500 brands and shops on our corporate benefits platform.
Commuter benefits
Get from A to B – for free. We’ll reimburse the cost of an annual public transport pass for commuters at all Meister locations.
Flexible work schedule
Organize your work week as you like. We don’t watch the clock: your achievements count more than the hours you work.
Your work, your hardware
Make your workplace work for you. You get a laptop (your choice) and a budget for enhancing your setup.
Choose where you work
Choose an “Office,” “Remote” or “Flex” contract, depending on how much time you spend in the office or in home office.
Short breaks don’t count
Need a break? Whether you shoot some pool, chat over a coffee, or go for a walk, it won’t come out of your working time.
Sabbatical
Want to explore? Take a month-long, unpaid sabbatical after working for three years at Meister – no questions asked.
Sports clubs
Stay fit and healthy – on us! Use our sports offers in Meister locations to join fitness and recreation courses at a reduced price.
Mental health initiative
Our mental health initiative connects you with professionals in psychological and emotional wellbeing.
Health checks
Visit an office doctor for regular health checks. These cover general health, eye tests, and the administering of vaccines.
Standing desks
Enjoy modern sit-stand desks in our Vienna office. Alternate between standing and resting in one of our ergonomic desk chairs.
Fresh fruit & tasty snacks
Reward yourself with tasty chocolates and sweets, or fuel your creativity with a selection of vegan cookies, fruits, nuts and more.
Breakfast
Start the day right with cereals and oats, fresh fruit, yogurt, and an assortment of bread and pastries with spreads.
Hackfest
Our annual team getaway is full of fun team-building activities that help us relax and get to know each other better.
Social events
We love spending time together. Anyone can join one of our great after-work activities like pub quizzes and game nights.
Team events
Once every quarter, your team will organize a social event aimed at helping you to bond with your closest coworkers.
Games
Take a break. Get to know your colleagues over a round of pool, settle in for a game session, or battle it out on the playstation.
10% time
Take 10% of your week to focus on you. Look into fresh technologies, think about new ideas or improve your skills.
Innovation Week
Our technical departments pool development time into innovation weeks so that they can dive deeper into certain topics.
Career development paths
Meister supports you in your personal career development through detailed and ambitious paths within the company.
Udemy classes
Want to learn more about agile project management or Python for data science? Choose any Udemy class you like.
Conferences
Get out there. We will sponsor your visits to conferences to make sure you stay on top of the industry’s latest trends.
Feedback
Need support in achieving your career goals? Let’s talk. We offer regular, transparent conversations about your progress.
Ready to take the next step?
MeisterLabs GmbH is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. All qualified people are encouraged to apply.
