Legal Counsel

Location: Paris or Remote from France (Hybrid setup available)

Company

hirify.global is the world’s leading community-based travel app enabling millions of members to carpool or travel by bus across 21 countries.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted advisor for marketplace, bus, and train business teams across EU jurisdictions.
• Draft and negotiate all types of contracts, including commercial contracts and partnership agreements.
• Manage pre-litigations and litigations.
• Collaborate with government relations teams to respond to requests from regulators.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, digital law, and competition law.

Requirements

• 6 to 8 years of experience as a qualified lawyer in an EU country.
• Experience in start-ups and new technology companies, either in-house or in private practice.
• Expertise in e-commerce, platform regulation, and consumer protection.
• Full working proficiency in English and French.
• Must be based in France (Paris or Remote).

Nice to have

• Knowledge of foreign laws (e.g., Spain, Mexico, Ukraine).
• Experience in the transport industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work setup (2-3 days per week at the office).
• Enhanced parental leave (4 additional weeks on top of legal minimums).
• 50% healthcare coverage via Alan and local meal plan via Swile.
• Financial support for home office equipment and 50% transportation coverage.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and regular team building events.
• Free unlimited carpooling and bus rides.

Hiring process

• 45-min introductory video call with Talent Acquisition.
• 60-min interview with the Head of Legal regarding background and motivations.
• Remote technical exercise followed by a 60-min discussion call.
• 30-min values fit call with the General Counsel.