Telecom Regulatory Counsel (9-Month Maternity Cover)

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands; Berlin, Germany; or Lisbon, Portugal

Company

hirify.global is a technology-driven global mobile communications provider operating a regulated telecommunications platform, proprietary eSIM technology, and mobile core network across 43 countries.

What you will do

• Advise internal stakeholders on telecommunications and digital regulatory obligations across hirify.global’s operating countries, including EECC, DSA, DMA, content regulation, NIS2, GDPR, roaming, MVNO licensing, spectrum allocation, and consumer protection.
• Advise on licence applications and regulatory entry requirements for planned country expansions.
• Partner with product, network, and legal teams to assess new services, country launches, product compliance, and consumer law requirements.
• Identify legal risks and support the development of policies and compliance frameworks.
• Coordinate regulatory inquiries, audits, consultations, authority engagement, and international external counsel.
• Manage the existing regulatory matters portfolio during the cover period and prepare a structured handover.

Requirements

• Admission as a lawyer in an EU jurisdiction, the UK, or the US.
• 3–6 years of post-qualification experience, ideally focused on telecommunications, technology, or digital regulation.
• Background in a top-tier law firm, telecommunications regulator, or in-house legal team at a technology or telecommunications company.
• Deep knowledge of EU telecommunications and digital regulation; familiarity with Dutch or another EU country-specific regulatory environment is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to translate complex regulation into clear business guidance.
• Fluent English required; Dutch and/or German proficiency is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work proactively, commercially, independently, and cross-functionally with limited oversight while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation, attention to detail, and ability to support projects and contracts from inception through completion.
• Availability to start in January 2027 and commit to the full approximately nine-month fixed-term contract.

Nice to have

• In-house experience.
• Experience working for or directly engaging with a telecommunications regulatory authority.
• IP law or litigation experience.
• Strong interest in technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term maternity cover with an expected duration of approximately nine months and possible continuation afterward.
• Fast-paced, collaborative, international technology environment with open communication and a results-driven approach.
• Exposure to major transactions and the wider telecommunications industry.
• Professional development alongside industry experts and experienced advisors.
• Potential opportunities to work from different hirify.global offices as the career develops.