RailNetEurope (RNE) is an association of European Infrastructure Managers (IMs) and Allocation Bodies (Abs) headquartered in Vienna. With around 80 international employees, we actively shape the future of European rail transport. Through innovative processes and IT solutions, we drive the digitalization and efficiency of European capacity management in view of the upcoming requirements from EU legislation.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to strengthen our Legal & Regulatory Affairs Team to support RNE with legal advice and compliance matters.

Legal Counsel

Full time 40h/week

YOUR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Legal advice in the preparation, implementation, handling and review of EU-funded RNE projects.
• Legal support throughout public procurement and private tender processes, including contracts and appeals.
• Strengthening the RNE legal team in compliance, including drafting, research and legal framework analysis.
• Preparation of legal topics for the Managing Board and the General Assembly Meetings.
• Legal advice for management, departments and RNE working groups on outstandings, internal policies and association law.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• A law degree obtained in a German-speaking country.
• At least two years of relevant professional experience as a lawyer, ideally specializing in public procurement.
• Full working proficiency in English and good German-speaking knowledge.
• Solid knowledge of Austrian procurement and association law (BVergG 2018, VerG 2002).
• Good knowledge of the procedures and management of EU-funded projects.
• Strong research and analytical skills to address complex legal issues.
• Experience in reviewing and drafting various legal texts (e.g. contracts, legal texts, internal company guidelines).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to further develop your expertise in procurement, compliance and association law.
• Flexible working hours with the option of up to 50% home office.
• Modern office in an international environment with a high-energy, driven teams.
• Individual development opportunities in a supportive working environment.

Salary

The annual gross minimum wage for this is EUR 50.000, - (full time - 40h/week), including 10 hours of overtime; a higher salary may be offered depending on experience and qualifications.

Do you want to board the train to the future?

Apply directly here: Legal Counsel
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me directly.

Contact Person
Ms Kathrin Mühlbacher
HR Manager
+43 676 475 0278
recruiting@rne.eu

About this job

Employment type: Full Time (Permanent employment)

Salary: from 50,000 EUR yearly

Seniority level: Professional Experience

Work model: Hybrid

Place of work: Wien

Field of work: Court, Notary, Judiciary

Unfilled vacancies: 1 vacancy unfilled for this position

About the company

Employer: "RailNetEurope" - Vereinigung zur Förderung des internationalen Verkehrs auf der Eisenbahninfrastruktur

Number of employees: 51 - 100 employees

Locations: Wien

Details about this job

Full Time (Permanent employment)

• Monday to Friday
• 40 hours
• 50% Homeoffice

Place of work

• Wien

Must-have skills

• Austrian procurement and association law
• procedures and management of EU-funded projects

Required languages

• English B2
• German B1

Must-have education

• A law degree obtained in a German-speaking country

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Home office

Contact person

Ms Kathrin Mühlbacher
HR-Manager
+43 676 475 0278