Senior Legal Counsel (EU Employment Law)

Location: Berlin, Germany; hybrid working model with face-to-face collaboration at the Berlin campus 2 days a week. The role requires being based in or relocating to one of the company’s EU markets, with limited international travel of up to 10%.

Company

hirify.global is a local delivery platform operating in around 65 countries and headquartered in Berlin, with a technology-driven delivery ecosystem.

What you will do

• Lead the management of platform-worker and rider classification risks globally with international employment lawyers across the Group.
• Monitor and manage high-profile litigation and regulatory investigations, and develop defense strategies with local legal counsel.
• Partner with Product, Tech, and Operations teams to understand delivery operations and the technology stack and support next-generation delivery solutions.
• Support cross-functional teams in exploring new business models and strategic opportunities related to platform work.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments affecting platform work and advise Public Policy teams at headquarters and market level.
• Provide subject-matter guidance to senior management and stakeholders across the Group.

Requirements

• Fully qualified employment lawyer in an EU jurisdiction.
• At least 6 years of employment-law experience in a law firm environment, including a strong litigation background.
• Deep expertise in platform work and worker classification, including hands-on experience interpreting and applying the EU Platform Workers Directive and related employment legislation.
• Strong legal judgment and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across multi-jurisdictional and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills, including legal drafting, executive-level communication, and clear slide presentations.
• Experience working collaboratively in fast-paced, evolving environments and contributing beyond defined role boundaries when needed.
• Full professional proficiency in English and fluency in at least one additional European language.
• Willingness to be based in or relocate to one of the company’s EU markets.

Nice to have

• 1–3 years of prior in-house experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with two days per week of face-to-face collaboration at the Berlin campus.
• 27 days of holiday, with an additional day in the second and third years of service.
• €1,000 educational budget, language courses, parental support, and access to Udemy Business.
• Health checkups, meditation, gym access, life and accident insurance, and a corporate pension plan.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan, sabbatical bank, public transportation ticket discount, digital meal vouchers, and food vouchers.
• Relocation support and information for moving to Berlin.

Hiring process

• Prepare for interviews using the company’s interview guidance and complete the standard application process.
• Accessibility accommodations and interview support are available on request.