Legal Counsel, EU Employment Law (Platform Workers)

Location: Budapest, Hungary; must be based in or willing to relocate to one of the company's EU markets.

Company

hirify.global operates foodora and a local delivery platform across more than 65 countries, with headquarters in Berlin, Germany.

What you will do

• Lead global platform-worker and rider classification risk management with international employment lawyers.
• Manage high-profile litigation and regulatory investigations, developing defense strategies with local counsel.
• Advise Product, Tech, and Operations teams on delivery operations, technology, and next-generation delivery solutions.
• Support new business models and strategic opportunities related to platform work.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise Public Policy teams.
• Provide subject-matter guidance to senior management and stakeholders, with up to 10% international travel.

Requirements

• Fully qualified employment lawyer in an EU jurisdiction.
• Extensive employment-law experience, including at least 3 years in a law-firm environment and 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 influence when advising senior stakeholders and collaborating across jurisdictions and functions.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills, including legal drafting, executive communication, and clear slide presentations.
• Experience working collaboratively in fast-paced, evolving environments and contributing beyond defined role boundaries.
• Full professional proficiency in English and fluency in at least one additional European language.
• Willingness to be based in or relocate to an EU market.

Nice to have

• Prior in-house legal experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace with a stated commitment to diversity and non-discrimination.
• Accessibility accommodations are available throughout the interview process.
• Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications receive preferential consideration.
• Pronouns may be shared to support respectful communication.