Senior Manager, EU Employment Law (Legal)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, EU Employment Law (Legal): Leading the management of regulatory and legal risks related to platform work across the EU with an accent on employment, immigration, and commercial law support for Rider operations. Focus on designing pragmatic strategies to mitigate risks and overseeing employment litigation across multiple jurisdictions.

Location: Vienna, Austria (Hybrid)

Salary: Gross annual starting at EUR 135,000 plus equity package

Company

A pioneering global local delivery platform operating in over 70 countries, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

What you will do

• Lead the management of regulatory and legal risks related to platform work across the European Union.
• Manage and coach a team of EU employment lawyers based in multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide high-quality employment, immigration, and commercial law support to Rider operations.
• Design pragmatic strategies to mitigate legal risks based on the company's tech stack and operations.
• Oversee employment litigation and track regulatory developments across assigned markets.
• Drive continuous improvement of legal processes, reporting, and operational workflows.

Requirements

• Fully qualified employment lawyer in an EU jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of post-qualification experience, including a solid background in litigation and platform-based business advice.
• Proven people leadership experience in complex, international environments.
• Deep expertise in EU employment law and in-depth knowledge of the Platform Workers Directive.
• Full professional proficiency in English and fluency in at least one additional European language.
• Experience operating within matrix-structured international organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a gross annual salary starting at EUR 135,000 and an equity package.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Regular team events and lunch vouchers.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.
• Focus on a fast-paced, adaptable, and impact-driven ecosystem.