Commercial and legal management of existing provider relationships – from contract drafting and maintenance, through addenda, service changes and extensions, to successful implementation in both traditional and agile project environments.
Advising the requesting business units (primarily from the insurance sector), senior management and other teams on all matters relating to IT contract law, IT procurement and software development.
Ensuring and monitoring billing, SLA/KPI, change request and performance verification regimes; resolving contentious issues with providers and internal stakeholders.
Drafting and negotiating provisions relating to scope of services, acceptance, warranty, service levels (SLAs), liability, and rights of use and exploitation
Handling complex IT legal issues and drafting legal opinions, in particular on data protection, artificial intelligence and intellectual property (especially copyright) in connection with software development.
Implementing national, EU and group-internal requirements in IT contracts, in particular regarding DORA, NIS2, the AI Act, data protection, information security and outsourcing.
Supporting IT tenders, RFI/RFP-style procedures, benchmarks and provider evaluations, including the contractual assessment of service models, prices and risks.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the legal soundness of innovative technology and digitalisation projects.
Drafting, further developing and adapting model contracts and General Terms and Conditions (GTCs) for IT-related services and procurement. A degree in law or business law; having passed the bar exam or having relevant in-house or law firm experience would be an advantage.
Several years’ relevant professional experience in IT law, IT contract law, IT sourcing and provider/outsourcing management – ideally gained in a law firm, legal department or regulated organisation.
Substantial experience in drafting and negotiating complex IT contracts with major providers, in particular cloud/SaaS, managed services, outsourcing, licensing, maintenance and project contracts.
A very good understanding of the interplay between legal, commercial and technical aspects – in particular SLA/KPI management, pricing/indexation, audit rights, exit scenarios and the contract lifecycle.
Knowledge of, or a strong willingness to familiarise oneself with, relevant IT regulations in the finance/insurance sector, in particular DORA, NIS2, the AI Act, the GDPR, data protection and IP/copyright law.
A strong sense of responsibility, the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Analytical thinking, precision, assertiveness and strong negotiation skills.
Good knowledge of MS Office; experience in legal tech and contract management would be an advantage.
Very good command of German and English.
Benefits may vary between VIG companies The annual gross salary (full-time) for the position is at least EUR 64.554,-. Do you have extensive experience and expertise? If so, we're happy to offer a salary above this amount in recognition of your qualifications. This full-time position is to be filled as soon as possible. More than 50 insurance companies and pension funds Operating in 30 countries Around 34,000 employees Around 36 million customers VIG share listed on the Vienna, Prague and Budapest stock exchanges Standard & Poor’s rating: A+ with positive outlook We stand for diversity and respect, which is why we see it as enriching to employ people from different backgrounds, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions and abilities.
Become part of the diverse team at VIG IT Digital Solutions GmbH, a proud member of Vienna Insurance Group! Your application is reviewed by people for people - personally, individually, and with respect. We deliberately choose not to use AI tools in our selection process. As diverse as you are – your perspectives at the Vienna Insurance Group Our employees are characterised by commitment, competence and service orientation. The diversity of these people makes a significant contribution to our success. We are committed to promoting diversity in the work environment and are proud to offer fair opportunities for all as an employer. Become part of this diverse team! The CV and cover letter are most important to us. Other documents include certificates, letters of recommendation and references, which can then be submitted at a later date.
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VIG IT Procurement Vienna IT Legal Counsel (all genders) in Wien Arbeitgeber: Vienna Insurance Group
Die Vienna Insurance Group ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in Wien eine dynamische und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung bietet. Mit einem starken Fokus auf berufliche Weiterentwicklung und Teamarbeit haben Sie die Möglichkeit, Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem innovativen Umfeld zu erweitern, während Sie an spannenden Projekten mit modernster Technologie arbeiten. Die hybride Arbeitsweise fördert zudem eine ausgewogene Work-Life-Balance, was diese Position besonders attraktiv macht.
