Sophia Hinterlechner studied law at the Johannes Kepler University in Linz/Austria. During her studies, she worked for an Austrian commercial law firm in Vienna and Linz. Further, Ms Hinterlechner gained working experience in compliance and contract management by working in a worldwide operating Austrian group in the manufacturing industry.

After graduating, Ms Hinterlechner completed her court practice and then worked in an international department of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Sport.