Senior Legal Counsel, EU Employment Law (Platform Workers)

Delivery Hero
Prague
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 6+ yearsEducation: professionalSkills: ["Communication","Drafting","Collaboration","Influence","Teamwork"]

Senior Legal Counsel will advise on EU employment law for platform workers, lead global classifications and risk management for platform workers, monitor litigation and regulatory investigations, and collaborate with Product, Tech, and Operations to support next‑generation delivery solutions while tracking legislative changes and advising Public Policy. The role requires deep platform work expertise, strong judgment, and fluency in English with another European language, with willingness to relocate within the EU.

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2 months ago

Senior Legal Counsel, EU Employment Law (Platform Workers)

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Job Summary

Senior Legal Counsel will advise on EU employment law for platform workers, lead global classifications and risk management for platform workers, monitor litigation and regulatory investigations, and collaborate with Product, Tech, and Operations to support next‑generation delivery solutions while tracking legislative changes and advising Public Policy. The role requires deep platform work expertise, strong judgment, and fluency in English with another European language, with willingness to relocate within the EU.
Location: Prague
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the management of platform worker and rider classification risks globally, working with international employment lawyers across the Group.
  • •Monitor and manage high-profile litigation and regulatory investigations, and develop defense strategies with local counsel.
  • •Partner with Product, Tech, and Operations teams to understand delivery operations and the tech stack, supporting next-generation delivery solutions.
  • •Support cross-functional teams in exploring new business models and strategic opportunities related to platform work.
  • •Track and analyze legislative and regulatory developments impacting platform work, and advise Public Policy teams at HQ and market level.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •Fully qualified employment lawyer in an EU jurisdiction, with at least 6 years in a law firm and litigation background; in-house experience is a plus (1–3 years)
Experience:6+ yearsGig economyEmployment lawPlatform work
Education:Professional (JD, MD, etc.)
Skills:CommunicationDraftingCollaborationInfluenceTeamwork
Languages:English

Company Brief

Delivery Hero
Global online food-ordering and local delivery platform operating multiple regional brands (e.g., Foodpanda, Glovo, Talabat) across 50–70+ countries, supplying food and quick-commerce deliveries via marketplace and logistics services.
Industry: Online Marketplaces
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
Founded: 2011
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