Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d) - Corporate & Commercial

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be the main legal contact for OnZero and work closely with our CEO and CFO, leadership team and colleagues across the business.You will be involved whenever important contracts are negotiated, new partnerships are formed, corporate decisions are prepared or legal risks need to be assessed. Your role is not simply to explain what is legally possible. We are looking for someone who understands the commercial objective, identifies the real risks and helps the business find a practical way forward.On a typical matter, you may draft and negotiate the agreement yourself, discuss the commercial details with the responsible team, advise management on the available options and coordinate an external law firm where specialist support is needed. You will take ownership of legal topics from the first question through to the final signature and implementation.Because OnZero operates internationally and is continuing to grow, the legal topics will be broad. They will include corporate law, commercial contracts, governance, compliance, financing and cross-border projects. You should therefore be comfortable working independently, making clear recommendations and dealing with matters that do not always come with a ready-made process.As the company grows, the role can develop into a General Counsel position with wider responsibility for legal strategy, governance, compliance and the future legal team.Responsibilities and Duties:Act as a trusted legal advisor to the CEO and CFO, leadership team, shareholders and other senior stakeholders on strategic and business-critical decisionsTake ownership of general corporate law matters across the OnZero group, including corporate housekeeping, shareholder resolutions, management decisions, powers of attorney, group structures and corporate governanceDraft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements in German and English, including customer agreements, supplier and procurement contracts, technology and IT agreements, service agreements, cooperation agreements, confidentiality agreements and other strategic contractsProvide practical legal support for OnZero's physical AI data center business, infrastructure projects, customer relationships and international expansion activitiesSupport corporate transactions such as financing rounds, investments, restructurings, joint ventures, acquisitions, disposals and other M&A related mattersConduct and coordinate legal due diligence processes and ensure that identified risks are clearly communicated to the relevant decision-makersAdvise management on legal risks, liability matters and corporate governance while developing solutions that are legally sound and commercially realisticEstablish and continuously improve contract templates, internal approval processes, signing authorities, legal policies and contract-management standardsCoordinate legal matters across Austria and OnZero's international markets, working closely with local management, external advisors and specialist law firms. Select, instruct and manage external legal counsel, including defining the scope of work, monitoring quality, controlling costs and ensuring that external advice remains commercially relevantSupport the development and implementation of the company's compliance framework in cooperation with management and the relevant internal functionsAdvise or coordinate external advice on related matters such as employment law, data protection, competition law, regulatory questions and dispute resolutionManage potential disputes and pre-litigation matters and coordinate external counsel in connection with court proceedings, administrative proceedings or major claimsMonitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on OnZero's business and expansion plansHelp build the internal legal function as the company grows and support, mentor and develop future junior legal team membersRequirementsEssentialA completed law degree from an Austrian university or an equivalent legal qualification from another EU/EEA jurisdictionAt least six years of relevant professional legal experience, including at least three years in a reputable commercial or business law firmStrong knowledge of (Austrian) corporate law, commercial law, contract law and corporate governanceProven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements independentlyExperience advising companies, management teams or corporate clients on business-critical legal mattersThe ability to understand commercial models, financial implications and operational realities, rather than considering legal questions in isolationA pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. You can explain complex legal risks clearly and provide management with realistic options and recommendationsGerman and English at C1 level or higher, both written and spoken. You must be able to draft, negotiate and provide legal advice confidently in both languagesStrong ownership, drive and the willingness to take responsibility for matters from initial assessment through negotiation and implementationExcellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skillsThe ability to work independently, prioritize competing matters and make sound legal judgments in a fast-moving international environmentA high level of integrity, discretion and professional reliabilityStrong AdvantageSuccessfully passed the Austrian bar exam (Rechtsanwaltsprüfung) or an equivalent international bar qualificationPrevious in-house experience as Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel or in a comparable corporate legal positionExperience in technology, AI infrastructure, data centers, energy, industrial projects, construction, engineering or another project-driven international businessExperience with M&A transactions, corporate financing, investment rounds, joint ventures, restructurings or legal due diligenceExperience advising on cross-border matters and coordinating legal work across several jurisdictionsExperience working with companies or external advisors in Finland, Sweden, Germany or other Nordic and European marketsExperience establishing legal processes, contract templates, governance structures or an internal legal functionExperience managing external law firms and controlling external legal expenditureAdditional exposure to employment law, data protection, competition law, regulatory law or complianceBenefitsFor this full-time position, we offer a minimum annual gross salary of EUR 85,000. The actual compensation package will be based on the candidate's professional experience, qualifications and overall fit for the position. We are prepared to offer a higher salary for an exceptionally qualified candidateLunch Allowance: Enjoy a monthly restaurant allowance of €160 via Edenred to treat yourself to delicious dining experiencesGym membership: Stay fit and healthy with a gym membership at John Harris HauptbahnhofCreative work environment: Join a team that encourages creativity and innovation. You'll have the freedom to explore new ideas and approaches while contributing to the success of our global businessModern office: You will work in a beautiful designer office located right next to Vienna Central Station, providing a pleasant and inspiring atmosphere for your daily tasks