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Overview
We are currently looking for Legal Counsel who will provide expert legal support in the negotiation, drafting, and management of complex IT contracts within an international environment. The role will focus on ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, particularly DORA, EU Data Act, NIS2 and the EU AI Act. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic legal advisor to the business, helping navigate regulatory risks and contractual obligations across jurisdictions.
How you will get the job done
- Drafting and negotiating IT contracts: lead the legal review, negotiation, and execution of complex IT agreements, including AI, SaaS, cloud, licensing, and outsourcing contracts across jurisdictions
- Ensuring the company’s operations and contractual frameworks comply with DORA, Data Act, NIS2 and the EU AI Act, advising on legal risks and implementation strategies
- Operating at the intersection of IT law, data protection and emerging tech regulation, with a focus on insurance market services and international digital services
- Providing high-level legal input on risk allocation, regulatory exposure and contract structure, influencing decisions on service delivery, and compliance posture in the Group
- Working closely with internal stakeholders in ET&S, ERGO Group and external counsels
Skills and experience you will need
- Fluency in English
- Master’s degree in Law, preferably with specialization in IT law, commercial law, or EU regulatory frameworks
- Minimum 5 years of post‑qualification experience in an international legal environment, ideally within insurance, banking, financial services, or global IT companies
- Proven track record in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex IT contracts (e.g. SaaS, cloud, outsourcing), with strong understanding of risk allocation and service delivery models
- In‑depth familiarity with DORA, the EU AI Act, Data Act, NIS2 and related compliance obligations across jurisdictions
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate legal requirements into practical business solutions and risk mitigation strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders, cross‑functional teams and external counsel in an international context
What we offer
- Let’s be healthy – medical package, sports card, and numerous sports sections – these are some of the benefits that help our employees stay in good shape.
- Let’s be balanced – work‑life balance is a key aspect of a healthy workplace. We offer our employees flexible working hours, a confidential employee assistant program, as well as the possibility of remote working. However, staying at home with our in‑office gaming room and dog‑friendly office in Warsaw won’t be easy.
- Let’s be smart – we organize numerous workshops and training courses. Thanks to hackathons and meetups, our specialists share their expertise with others. Additionally, we have a wide range of digital learning platforms and language courses.
- Let’s be responsible – each year, we participate in several CSR activities, during which, together with our colleagues, we do our best to create a better future.
- Let’s be fun – company‑wide bike races and soccer matches, film marathons in our cinema room or other engaging team‑building activities – we got it covered!
- Let’s be diverse – every team member is valued, regardless of gender, nationality, religious beliefs, disability, age, and sexual orientation or identity. Your qualifications, experience, and mindset are our greatest benefit!
About Us
ERGO Technology & Services S.A. (ET&S S.A.) was established in January 2021 following the integration of ERGO Digital IT and Atena into one entity, leveraging both companies’ strengths and best practices. As a part of ERGO Technology & Services Management AG, the technology holding of ERGO Group AG, we support millions of internal and external customers with state‑of‑the‑art IT solutions to everyday problems.
In October 2022, ET&S S.A. expanded its scope of operations by creating a Business Services unit to contribute in a new way to the growth of ERGO’s business. Acting as a co‑partner and internal consultant, it adds non‑IT value and supports the development of the entire ERGO Group, currently offering skills in reporting, analysis, actuarial, and input management. We are committed to fostering innovation and meeting the evolving needs of our clients worldwide.
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Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting