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Legal Advisor (f/m/d)
SOS Children's Villages International
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<p> Ihr Browser kann leider keine eingebetteten Frames anzeigen: Sie können die eingebettete Seite über den folgenden Verweis aufrufen: <a href="https://anzeigen.jobsintown.de/job/357/922809.html">Link</a> SOS Children's Villages, founded in 1949, is the world's largest non-governmental organization focused on supporting children and young people without parental care, or at risk of losing it. &nbsp; Child neglect, abuse and abandonment is everywhere. Families are at risk of separation. Locally led, we work in more than 130 countries and territories to strengthen families who are under pressure so they can stay together. When this is not in a child or young person's best interests, we provide quality care according to their unique needs. &nbsp; Together with partners, donors, communities, children, young people and families, we enable children to grow up with the bonds they need to develop and become their strongest selves. We speak up for each child's rights and advocate for change so all children can grow up in a supportive environment. &nbsp; Legal Advisor &nbsp; Location: Innsbruck, Vienna, Faridabad, Addis Ababa, Dakar, Lom&eacute;, Casablanca, Amman, Skopje, Tallin, La Paz, San Jos&eacute;&nbsp; Duration: Unlimited , full time&nbsp; &nbsp; Mission The General Counsel&rsquo;s Office unit acts as an internal advocate in actively promoting the topic of integrity and corruption prevention at all levels of the federation. In particular, we deal with compliance with anti-corruption legislation and related fields of law and play a key role in helping to ensure that the federation and member associations carry out their work in accordance with laws, regulations, industry standards, internal policies pertaining to corruption prevention and SOS Children&rsquo;s Villages&rsquo; key values. Additionally, the General Counsel&rsquo;s Office provides independent legal advice, guidance and/or counsel to SOS Children&rsquo;s Villages International (General Secretariat/International Office) and its executive leadership, specifically in the areas of corporate law, federation law, general contract law, and related fields of law. Within the General Counsel&rsquo;s Office, the Legal Advisor reports to the General Counsel and provides support in all aspects of complex legal and organizational governance matters. The role includes advancing and coordinating agreed governance projects with co-workers from different units across the organization as well as providing subject matter expertise in the areas of general contract law, employment law, corporate law, federation law, corporate governance and general legal affairs. The Legal Advisor administers and provides for the revenue from legacies made for SOS Children&rsquo;s Villages International and coordinates the work between the relevant Member Associations and units across the organization. The incumbent partners with internal stakeholders and provides independent advice, guidance and counsel to SOS Children&acute;s Villages International and its executive leadership in the area of legal affairs. This includes input to, or design of the Statutes, policies and guidelines according to defined specifications. Furthermore, the Legal Advisor closely cooperates with third parties, including but not limited to business partners, external lawyers, external auditors and government bodies. The objective throughout is to provide for a modern governance structure for the organisation and to minimize risk and liability for SOS Children&rsquo;s Villages International while optimizing the relevant legal processes in support of key business objectives. &nbsp; Tasks &amp; Responsibilities Draft and conduct legal and analytical review of contracts, other agreements and legal documents like Power of Attorneys (POAs), both federation internal as well as with external participation in specified areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Draft (when needed), legally review and provide input on regulations, statutes, policies and policy support documents as asked by and in collaboration with the supervisor. Support the legal bodies of the Federation with legal questions. Provide strategic and case-specific legal advice and develop legal opinions for SOS Children&rsquo;s Villages International on issues in the areas of corporate law, federation law and general legal affairs, with specific focus on compliance, association law, statutes, general policy- and guideline review, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Be instrumental in raising awareness of conducting business in accordance with legal requirements and uphold SOS Children&rsquo;s Villages&rsquo; values of courage, commitment, trust and accountability.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Be a role model for safeguarding and ensure the organization keeps up to the commitments related to safeguarding. Provide accurate legal advice related to safeguarding&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Establishing and maintaining good professional relationships with colleagues in the department, the General Secretariat and other stakeholders. Provide quality service and legal advice to the General Secretariat and other stakeholders.&nbsp;&nbsp; Be the focal point for external legal advisors.&nbsp;&nbsp; Support trademark a management across the federation.&nbsp; Perform other duties and assist with other legal efforts and tasks as assigned. &nbsp; &nbsp; Requirements Essential: University degree in Austrian law; a degree or certification in International Law/Humanitarian Law would be of added value&nbsp; A minimum of seven years of proven work experience in legal services with focus in one or more of the following areas: Austrian Employment Law, Austrian Corporate Law and/or Contract Law, Data Protection Law&nbsp; Expert knowledge of Austrian Law&nbsp; Professional experience in the context of Austrian Association law and specifics regarding non-profit status&nbsp; Previous experience in negotiating, drafting and revising of contracts and agreements preferably in an international context&nbsp; Excellent analytical mindset with a keen eye for practical solutions&nbsp; Exceptional communications, presentation and facilitation skills&nbsp; Strong ability to synthetise complex information into executive messages&nbsp; Experience in working independently and prioritizing multiple demands&nbsp; Sensitivity to confidential matters, ability to maintain and respect confidentiality&nbsp; Very strong written and verbal communication skills in English and German&nbsp; Work permit or eligibility to work in the location you are applying for&nbsp; Desirable: Relevant work experience in an international context&nbsp; Experience in designing and delivering trainings in the subject area&nbsp; Data protection and GDPR knowledge&nbsp; Trademark Law knowledge&nbsp; Advanced knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic would be an asset&nbsp; &nbsp; We offer A diverse range of interesting tasks in a leading INGO multicultural working environment As a responsible employer we provide a range of training schemes and encourage educational enhancement A salary that will be commensurate with experience and qualifications &nbsp; If you are interested in this position, please submit your detaile application in English at&nbsp;https://careers-sos-kd.icims.com. The position will remained open until filled. SOS Children's Villages&nbsp;International Hermann-Gmeiner-Str. 51 6020 Innsbruck AUSTRIA </p>
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