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Senior Legal Counsel, EU Employment Law (Platform Workers)(m/w/x)
Advising on global platform worker classification and leading litigation defense. Extensive employment law and litigation experience required. 27 days holiday, educational budget, language courses.
Requirements
- Fully qualified employment lawyer in EU jurisdiction
- Extensive experience in employment law
- 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 and worker classification
- Hands-on experience with EU Platform Workers Directive
- Strong legal judgment
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Effective collaboration across multi-jurisdictional 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, 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
- Advise on employment law challenges for platform work globally
- Lead management of platform worker and rider classification risks
- Monitor and manage high-profile litigation and regulatory investigations
- Develop defense strategies with local legal counsel
- Partner with Product, Tech, and Operations teams to understand delivery operations
- Support development of next-generation delivery solutions
- Explore new business models and strategic opportunities related to platform work
- Track and analyze legislative and regulatory developments
- Advise Public Policy teams on platform work impacts
- Provide expert guidance to senior management and stakeholders
- Travel internationally for up to 10% of the time
Work Experience
- 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- Basque – Business Fluent
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 27 days holiday
- Extra holiday day on 2nd year of service
- Extra holiday day on 3rd year of service
Additional Allowances
- 1000 EUR Educational Budget
- Digital Meal Vouchers
- Food Vouchers
- Relocation support for Berlin
Learning & Development
- Language courses
- Udemy Business platform access
Family Support
- Parental support
Healthcare & Fitness
- Health checkups
- Gym subsidy
Mental Health Support
- Meditation
Company Bike
- Bicycle subsidy
Competitive Pay
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
Workation & Sabbatical
- Sabbatical bank
Public Transport Subsidies
- Public transportation ticket discount
Other Benefits
- Life & Accident Insurance
Retirement Plans
- Corporate Pension Plan
Corporate Discounts
- Corporate Discounts
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Senior Legal Counsel, EU Employment Law (Platform Workers)(m/w/x)
Advising on global platform worker classification and leading litigation defense. Extensive employment law and litigation experience required. 27 days holiday, educational budget, language courses.
Requirements
- Fully qualified employment lawyer in EU jurisdiction
- Extensive experience in employment law
- 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 and worker classification
- Hands-on experience with EU Platform Workers Directive
- Strong legal judgment
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Effective collaboration across multi-jurisdictional 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, 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
- Advise on employment law challenges for platform work globally
- Lead management of platform worker and rider classification risks
- Monitor and manage high-profile litigation and regulatory investigations
- Develop defense strategies with local legal counsel
- Partner with Product, Tech, and Operations teams to understand delivery operations
- Support development of next-generation delivery solutions
- Explore new business models and strategic opportunities related to platform work
- Track and analyze legislative and regulatory developments
- Advise Public Policy teams on platform work impacts
- Provide expert guidance to senior management and stakeholders
- Travel internationally for up to 10% of the time
Work Experience
- 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- Basque – Business Fluent
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 27 days holiday
- Extra holiday day on 2nd year of service
- Extra holiday day on 3rd year of service
Additional Allowances
- 1000 EUR Educational Budget
- Digital Meal Vouchers
- Food Vouchers
- Relocation support for Berlin
Learning & Development
- Language courses
- Udemy Business platform access
Family Support
- Parental support
Healthcare & Fitness
- Health checkups
- Gym subsidy
Mental Health Support
- Meditation
Company Bike
- Bicycle subsidy
Competitive Pay
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
Workation & Sabbatical
- Sabbatical bank
Public Transport Subsidies
- Public transportation ticket discount
Other Benefits
- Life & Accident Insurance
Retirement Plans
- Corporate Pension Plan
Corporate Discounts
- Corporate Discounts
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Delivery Hero
Industry
IT
Description
The company is a pioneering local delivery platform operating in over 70 countries, focused on delivering an amazing experience.
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