Senior Legal Counsel - Aerospace & Defense (m/f/d)

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Only four people are going in the spacecraft – but as a team, we are going to the moon NASA's Orion may not seat a lot of people, but it still takes hundreds of experts to get it ready takeoff and beyond. No matter where on earth these people are based, the technology they build together is headed for space. TTTECH Systems is on board too. If you come work with us in Vienna, so are you.

Senior Legal Counsel – Aerospace & Defense (m/f/d) International Contract Law | IP

In this role, you will be a trusted legal partner for complex international contracts and technology-driven projects at TTTECH Systems. Operating in an international, innovative and highly regulated environment, you will advise on commercial agreements, IP and technology matters and contribute to projects across the aviation, space and defense sectors, including collaborations with institutional and industry partners.

Your Tasks

• Independently draft, review and negotiate complex international agreements, including customer, supplier, development, software licensing, service and collaboration agreements
• Provide pragmatic legal advice throughout the contract lifecycle, from bids and tenders to execution, change management, claims and dispute prevention
• Advise on key contractual risks, including liability, warranties, milestones, termination rights and contractual flow-downs to suppliers and subcontractors
• Support space-related commercial projects, R&D collaborations, consortium agreements and grant-funded programmes, including ESA-related arrangements where applicable
• Advise on IP, software and technology matters, including licensing, rights of use, technical data, know-how and background and foreground IP
• Provide legal guidance on export controls, sanctions and dual-use matters, particularly in relation to cross-border supplies and technology transfers, in close coordination with the Group Compliance Officer and relevant specialists
• Act as a legal business partner, translating complex technical and commercial requirements into workable solutions and continuously improving contract templates, negotiation playbooks and legal processes

Your Profile

• University degree in law or business law and at least five years of relevant professional experience, gained in an international in-house legal team, commercial law firm or both
• Strong experience independently drafting and negotiating complex international commercial contracts
• Sound expertise in technology-related agreements, software licensing and IP protection, including development agreements
• Working knowledge of export controls, sanctions and trade compliance; familiarity with EU/Austrian frameworks and US EAR/ITAR is an advantage
• Strong commercial mindset and sound legal judgement, with the ability to turn complex legal matters into clear, practical recommendations
• Ability to work independently and collaborate confidently with technical, commercial and senior management stakeholders in an international environment
• Excellent written and spoken English, particularly for contractual drafting and negotiation, as well as strong professional German skills

Particularly valuable but not mandatory:

• Experience in aviation, space or defense, particularly in institutional space programmes
• Successful completion of the Austrian bar examination or an equivalent professional legal qualification

Our Offer

• Exciting work environment – be part of future high-tech innovations and cutting-edge technologies
• We are a team – flat hierarchies, open door policy, communication at eye level and hands-on mentality
• Technical Expertise – work among fellow technical experts and minds that will inspire you
• Central locations – our offices are located in the city center near Karlsplatz & Kettenbrückengasse, easily accessible via public transport and bicycle
• Benefits Package – lunch tickets, job tickets (unlimited use of public transport in Vienna or partially reimbursement of costs for KlimaTicket, numerous discounts, events and much more
• Work-life-balance – additional days off, home office, workcation (up to 45 workdays per year Mobile Working within the EU) and individual working time models

As of today, TTTECH Group employs more than 1,100 people in 11 locations worldwide. Join our pioneering team and become part of our fascinating projects. You will find it #mindgrowing

We provide an attractive and performance-based salary, which is based on your qualifications and professional experience. This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for Employees in the Metal Trade ("Kollektivvertrag für Angestellte Metallgewerbe") and we offer a minimum salary of € 66,000 gross per year. Actual compensation can be well above this standard.

TTTech Systems SE, Schoenbrunner Strasse 7, 1040 Vienna, Austria, Phone: +43 1 585 34 34 - 0 www.tttech.com

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