Head of Legal Services (f/m/x)

At Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), legal expertise is a cornerstone of sustainable growth, sound governance, and strategic decision-making. As Head of Legal Services, you will lead a team of approximately 60 legal professionals and serve as the primary legal advisor and trusted partner to the CEO, Board of Management, and Supervisory Board.

In a dynamic environment shaped by digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence, regulatory change and geopolitical complexity, you will play a pivotal role in supporting RBI's strategic ambitions across its international footprint.

Your role at RBI:

• Provide clear, pragmatic, and business-oriented legal counsel on complex, high-impact matters—enabling informed decisions that drive business growth while managing legal risks effectively.
• Lead and inspire a diverse, experienced legal team through senior managers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
• Shape and execute the strategic vision for Legal Services, ensuring alignment with RBI’s business objectives, transformation agenda, and long-term growth ambitions.
• Manage complex cross-border legal issues, with a focus on M&A, litigation, insolvency, and international business law, within a robust regulatory framework.
• Act as the executive escalation point for significant legal matters, balancing legal, commercial, and reputational considerations.
• Champion the modernization of the legal function by driving digitalization, LegalTech adoption, automation, and the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.
• Advise senior management on the legal implications of emerging technologies and digital innovation, supporting RBI’s evolving business model.
• Represent RBI in strategic interactions with regulators, authorities, industry bodies, external counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Promote continuous development and a forward-looking mindset within the Legal Services organization.

Your core competencies:

• University degree in Austrian Law; advanced qualifications (bar admission in Austria, LL.M., or equivalent) are advantageous.
• Extensive senior legal leadership experience in banking, financial services, or regulated industries, ideally within a regulated Austrian/European banking environment.
• Proven expertise in M&A, complex litigation, international insolvency, and international business law, supported by solid regulatory knowledge.
• Strong legal expertise navigating complex multi-national regulatory and legal frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal judgment combined with a strong business-oriented perspective—turning legal advice into actionable solutions that add tangible business value.
• Skilled in advising executive management and boards on strategic, high-stakes matters with clarity and confidence.
• Proven leadership experience managing international teams and senior leaders, with the ability to set clear priorities and drive effective execution.
• Receptive to new approaches, skilled at evaluating established practices, and focused on delivering practical solutions through till implementation.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and experience in supporting and implementing development and growth cases in digital banking services, LegalTech, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust at the highest organizational levels.
• Fluent in English; German and additional Central and Eastern European languages are a plus.

What's in it for you:

• A highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to RBI’s CEO, Board of Management, and Supervisory Board.
• The opportunity to shape and modernize RBI’s Legal Services function within a complex, international banking environment.
• A broad strategic agenda encompassing governance, regulation, transformation, digitalization, LegalTech, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Close collaboration with senior stakeholders across RBI Group and its international network.

• Global community: 75+ nationalities, English as the company language, and work permit support. Find out more about international applications here.
• Career growth: We believe in continuous learning and proactive career development. Take on challenging work that stretches your abilities, attend trainings, and use new technologies to make a lasting impact.
• Flexible work week: Flexible hours and work-from-home options from Austria
• Stay healthy: Subsidized canteen, well-being programs, check-ups, and sport allowances.
• Save money: Discounts, exclusive banking terms, and a heavily subsidized public transport pass.
• Family support: Child allowances, gender-neutral parental leave, bilingual company kindergarten, and holiday childcare.
• Competitive salary: We offer a competitive remuneration package with compensation aligned to market standards, taking into account the requirements of the role and the individual profile. Further details can be discussed during the interview process.