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Senior Legal Counsel, EU Employment Law(m/w/x)
Global management of platform worker classification risks for a delivery platform. Extensive EU employment law experience required. Attractive equity package, flexible working hours.
Requirements
- Subject-matter expert guidance to senior management
- Limited international travel (up to 10%)
- Fully qualified employment lawyer in EU jurisdiction
- Extensive employment law experience
- At least 6 years in law firm environment
- Strong background in litigation
- Prior in-house experience (1–3 years) is a plus
- Deep expertise in platform work
- Deep expertise in worker classification
- Hands-on experience with EU Platform Workers Directive
- Strong legal judgment
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Effective collaboration across multi-jurisdictional teams
- Effective collaboration across cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent drafting skills
- Experience in legal drafting
- Executive-level communication experience
- Creating clear, compelling slide presentations
- Collaborative mindset
- Impact-driven mindset
- Thriving in fast-paced environments
- Thriving in evolving environments
- Contributing beyond defined role boundaries
- Full professional proficiency in English
- Fluency in at least one additional European language
- Willingness to be based in or relocate to EU market
Tasks
- Lead global management of platform worker and rider classification risks
- Collaborate with international employment lawyers on risk management
- Monitor high-profile litigation and regulatory investigations
- Develop defense strategies with local legal counsel
- Partner with Product, Tech, and Operations teams
- Understand delivery operations and the tech stack
- Support development of next-generation delivery solutions
- Assist cross-functional teams with new business models
- Advise on strategic opportunities related to platform work
- Track legislative and regulatory developments impacting platform work
- Advise Public Policy teams at HQ and market level
- Provide expert guidance to senior management and stakeholders
- Travel internationally up to 10%
Work Experience
- 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- Basque – Business Fluent
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Attractive equity package
Team Events
- Regular team events
Free or Subsidized Food
- Lunch vouchers
Corporate Discounts
- Myclubs
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Remote work
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Senior Legal Counsel, EU Employment Law(m/w/x)
Global management of platform worker classification risks for a delivery platform. Extensive EU employment law experience required. Attractive equity package, flexible working hours.
Requirements
- Subject-matter expert guidance to senior management
- Limited international travel (up to 10%)
- Fully qualified employment lawyer in EU jurisdiction
- Extensive employment law experience
- At least 6 years in law firm environment
- Strong background in litigation
- Prior in-house experience (1–3 years) is a plus
- Deep expertise in platform work
- Deep expertise in worker classification
- Hands-on experience with EU Platform Workers Directive
- Strong legal judgment
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Effective collaboration across multi-jurisdictional teams
- Effective collaboration across cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent drafting skills
- Experience in legal drafting
- Executive-level communication experience
- Creating clear, compelling slide presentations
- Collaborative mindset
- Impact-driven mindset
- Thriving in fast-paced environments
- Thriving in evolving environments
- Contributing beyond defined role boundaries
- Full professional proficiency in English
- Fluency in at least one additional European language
- Willingness to be based in or relocate to EU market
Tasks
- Lead global management of platform worker and rider classification risks
- Collaborate with international employment lawyers on risk management
- Monitor high-profile litigation and regulatory investigations
- Develop defense strategies with local legal counsel
- Partner with Product, Tech, and Operations teams
- Understand delivery operations and the tech stack
- Support development of next-generation delivery solutions
- Assist cross-functional teams with new business models
- Advise on strategic opportunities related to platform work
- Track legislative and regulatory developments impacting platform work
- Advise Public Policy teams at HQ and market level
- Provide expert guidance to senior management and stakeholders
- Travel internationally up to 10%
Work Experience
- 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- Basque – Business Fluent
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Attractive equity package
Team Events
- Regular team events
Free or Subsidized Food
- Lunch vouchers
Corporate Discounts
- Myclubs
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Remote work
About the Company
Delivery Hero
Industry
Food
Description
The company is a pioneering local delivery platform operating in over 70 countries, focused on delivering an amazing experience.
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