Institutional Contract Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including but not limited to institutional agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, service agreements, technology and licensing arrangements, and strategic partnerships.
• Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle process, from intake, redlining, and approval workflows to execution, archiving, renewal, and termination management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal business units (e.g., procurement, operations, tech, finance) to provide clear and timely legal support during commercial negotiations.
• Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, internal policies, and corporate governance requirements.
• Coordinate with external counsel as necessary for complex negotiations or multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Develop and maintain a centralized contract management system to monitor key obligations, renewal deadlines, and risk triggers.
• Proactively identify legal and commercial risks in contracts and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• Support the continuous improvement of contract templates, playbooks, and processes to increase operational efficiency and consistency.
• Provide training and guidance to relevant internal teams on contract terms and legal risk considerations

Requirements:

• A law degree (LLB, JD, Mag. iur., LL.M., or equivalent)
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, preferably within an in-house legal team, regulatory authority, or reputable law firm
• Strong understanding of Austrian and EU laws relating to international contract law, commercial law, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience handling official legal requests such as court orders, or administrative inquiries.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment with high integrity and discretion.
• This position is based in Austria, Vienna