Legal Compliance Specialist

About Huawei

At Huawei, we believe technology should bring people closer, open new opportunities, and make life smarter and more connected. As a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) and smart devices, we deliver solutions that span telecom networks, IT, cloud services, and consumer devices.

With over 207,000 employees worldwide and operations in 170+ countries, we’re not just building technology — we’re building a future where innovation is for everyone. Through collaboration, creativity, and a passion for progress, we aim to empower individuals, enrich everyday life, and inspire organizations of all sizes to dream bigger.

Vienna, Austria

What You’ll Be Doing:

• The Compliance Specialist assists the Country Compliance Officer in implementing the company’s compliance management requirements, helps establish and effectively operate the compliance responsibility system, performs compliance reviews of internal and external documents within the subsidiary, and ensures the compliant operation of the company’s business.

• Regulatory Communication: Establish and champion strategic dialogue, collaboration mechanisms, and partnerships with local regulatory authorities, external counsel, industry associations, and key clients.

• Risk Insight Assessment: Spearhead local business compliance insights, proactively identifying and assessing risks. Design and implement a comprehensive compliance risk map and drive actionable management objectives across the organization.

• Contract & Document Review: Conduct rigorous compliance and legal reviews of all contracts, partnership agreements, business plans, and sensitive internal/external documentation.

• Incident Management: Lead the resolution of compliance incidents with discretion and precision. Oversee the representative office’s compliance accountability framework to ensure continuous operational alignment.

• Compliance Culture & Training: Design and execute internal training initiatives to embed a proactive, high-standard compliance culture across all local teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Law

• Full professional proficiency in English and German as working languages; proficiency in Chinese is a plus.

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of dedicated experience in compliance management, corporate governance, or legal practice.

• Strong knowledge of compliance areas including anti-bribery and corruption, competition law, cybersecurity, privacy protection, financial compliance, trade compliance, and third-party compliance management etc.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Sharp business acumen with the ability to translate complex legal risks into practical operational solutions.

• Strong analytical, legal research, and cross-functional teamwork capabilities.

• Preferred Qualifications (An Asset):

  • Prior experience navigating compliance frameworks within multinational enterprises (MNEs) or international financial institutions.

  • Recognized professional certifications such as CAMS, CFCS, CIPP/E, CIPM, or ICA International Compliance Diplomas.

What You’ll Get from Us:
We don’t just offer jobs — we offer growth, challenge, and opportunity.

With Huawei, you’ll:

• Competitive salary, which can be higher depending on experiences with min. salary starting from 5000 EUR gross per month

• Build your career in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies.

• Attractive benefits and bonus system

• Take part in professional development programs and training across Europe.

• Work with an international, diverse, and supportive team that values fresh ideas.

• Modern office next to the UNO City (by public transport via U1 Kaisermühlen or Alte Donau)

Ready to Join Us?
Apply with your CV in English and let’s shape the future together! (Applications without a CV can’t be considered.)

Please note: To apply, you need to be eligible to work and live in the job location. Position is 100% onsite.

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