Legal Counsel, EU Employment Law (Platform Workers) (Platform Work)

Location: Vienna, Austria; must be based in or willing to relocate to one of the company's markets in the EU. Remote work and limited international travel of up to 10% are available.

Salary: EUR 80,000 gross annual starting salary, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global operates a local delivery platform through foodora and other brands across more than 65 countries.

What you will do

• Manage platform worker and rider classification risks globally with international employment lawyers.
• Monitor high-profile litigation and regulatory investigations and develop defense strategies with local counsel.
• Advise Product, Tech, Operations, Public Policy, senior management, and other stakeholders on platform work.
• Support new business models and strategic opportunities related to platform work.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments and interpret their impact on delivery operations.

Requirements

• Fully qualified employment lawyer in an EU jurisdiction.
• At least three years of law firm experience with a strong litigation background.
• Deep expertise in platform work, worker classification, and the EU Platform Workers Directive.
• Strong legal judgment, stakeholder influence, communication, drafting, and executive presentation skills.
• Full professional proficiency in English and fluency in at least one additional European language.
• Ability to work collaboratively across jurisdictions and functions in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Prior in-house legal experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and remote work.
• Equity package in addition to the salary.
• Lunch vouchers and access to myclubs.
• Regular team events.
• Inclusive workplace with accessibility support during the interview process.