Director, International Competition Law Compliance

TL;DR

Director, International Competition Law Compliance (Legal): Leading the global antitrust and competition law compliance strategy for a major international delivery platform with an accent on regulatory risk management and operational governance. Focus on building high-performing international legal teams, advising senior leadership on complex investigations, and embedding competition principles into strategic business initiatives.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Berlin, Germany (Hybrid: 2 days/week in office)

Company

hirify.global is a world-leading local delivery platform operating in over 70 countries, headquartered in Berlin and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

What you will do

• Lead and implement the global competition law compliance programme across the group.
• Manage and mentor an international team of competition law experts.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic initiatives, regulatory risks, and investigations.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory engagements, including dawn raids.
• Translate complex regulatory developments into practical, business-oriented guidance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• 8+ years PQE in leading law firms or international in-house environments.
• Qualification to practise in the EU and/or UK is preferred.
• Deep expertise in antitrust and competition law compliance and risk assessment.
• Proven leadership experience in managing high-performing international teams.
• Strong background in handling complex regulatory investigations.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the Berlin campus.
• 27 days of annual holiday, increasing with tenure.
• 1,000 € annual educational budget and access to Udemy Business.
• Comprehensive health benefits including checkups, gym/bicycle subsidies, and meditation.
• Financial perks: Employee Share Purchase Plan, corporate pension, and meal vouchers.
• Support for relocation to Berlin and parental support programs.