In-House Legal Counsel — Banking Regulation
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Position Overview
Location:
Vienna, Austria 
Compensation:
€7,000 - €10,500/month
Position:
Mid-level
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Banking Law
Remote:
Hybrid
Posted:
Deadline:
Jun 18, 2026
Job Description
In-House Legal Counsel — Banking Regulation at Erste Group
Erste Group Bank AG, one of the largest financial services providers in Central and Eastern Europe, is looking for an In-House Legal Counsel to join our Group Legal & Compliance team in Vienna, focusing on banking regulation and supervisory matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on Austrian and EU banking regulatory matters, including CRR/CRD, MiFID II, and PSD2
- Support regulatory interactions with the ECB/SSM, FMA, and OeNB
- Provide legal opinions on capital requirements, liquidity regulation, and risk management frameworks
- Advise on licensing, corporate governance, and fit & proper assessments
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on the Group's operations across CEE
Requirements
- Austrian legal qualification with 5-7 years of banking regulatory experience
- Deep understanding of Austrian BWG, EU CRR/CRD framework, and ECB supervisory practices
- Experience in a major bank, regulatory authority, or leading law firm
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical advice
- Fluent in German and English
What We Offer
- Strategic role at one of Central Europe's leading banking groups
- Exposure to pan-European regulatory matters across 7 countries
- Competitive compensation with banking industry benefits
- Flexible working arrangements and modern Vienna headquarters
Responsibilities
In-House Legal Counsel — Banking Regulation at Erste Group
Erste Group Bank AG, one of the largest financial services providers in Central and Eastern Europe, is looking for an In-House Legal Counsel to join our Group Legal & Compliance team in Vienna, focusing on banking regulation and supervisory matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on Austrian and EU banking regulatory matters, including CRR/CRD, MiFID II, and PSD2
- Support regulatory interactions with the ECB/SSM, FMA, and OeNB
- Provide legal opinions on capital requirements, liquidity regulation, and risk management frameworks
- Advise on licensing, corporate governance, and fit & proper assessments
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on the Group's operations across CEE
Requirements
- Austrian legal qualification with 5-7 years of banking regulatory experience
- Deep understanding of Austrian BWG, EU CRR/CRD framework, and ECB supervisory practices
- Experience in a major bank, regulatory authority, or leading law firm
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical advice
- Fluent in German and English
What We Offer
- Strategic role at one of Central Europe's leading banking groups
- Exposure to pan-European regulatory matters across 7 countries
- Competitive compensation with banking industry benefits
- Flexible working arrangements and modern Vienna headquarters
Requirements
Legal education and relevant experience required
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
€7,000 - €10,500/month
Practice Area
Banking Law
Position
Mid-level
Education Requirements
Professional degree
Experience Requirements
5 to 7 years
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Erste Group Bank AG Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
