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DEDelivery Hero

Senior Legal Counsel, EU Employment Law(m/w/x)

Wien
from 80,000 / year
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

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

  • EnglishNative
  • BasqueBusiness 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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