TL;DR

Senior Legal Counsel (Legal Tech): Supporting business and technology departments in change initiatives and drafting technology-related contracts, with an accent on complex software arrangements and data protection. Focus on navigating legal matters specific to technology agreements with large corporate and international clients and ensuring GDPR compliance.

Location: Hybrid, Bratislava, Slovakia

Salary: from 3400 EUR

Company

ESET is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its business and technology departments with legal guidance and contract drafting.

What you will do

  • Manage complex legal projects, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating technology agreements and legal documentation.
  • Prepare complex legal analysis and provide tailored guidance to business and technology teams.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on technology-related agreements, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Stay updated on legal developments in IT and data protection, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
  • Continuously identify and implement improvements in legal processes and contract templates.
  • Represent the company in negotiations with external parties.

Requirements

  • Advanced legal degree (Mgr. or LLM).
  • Minimum of 8 years of post-graduate legal experience, with at least 5 years in a law firm or as in-house counsel.
  • Expertise and extensive experience in technology, software, and SaaS agreements.
  • Proven expertise in GDPR compliance, international data transfers, and data protection frameworks.
  • Legal English (C1) - Advanced knowledge required.
  • Strong negotiation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • This position is a maternity/parental leave cover.

Culture & Benefits

  • Financial bonus based on performance (up to 15% from base salary, paid twice a year).
  • Health & well-being benefits including BenefitPlus, healthcare programs, Multisport card, and supplementary pension saving.
  • Family support through marriage and childbirth allowances, parental contribution, and ESET family events.
  • Office amenities such as refreshments, communal breakfasts, activity rooms, and teambuildings.
  • Loyalty allowances, extra days off, and various discounts from external providers.