foodora is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 65+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
Job DescriptionWe are on the lookout for a Senior Legal Counsel, EU Employment Law to join the Legal Team on our journey to always deliver amazing experiences.
Join the team that protects and enables Delivery Hero’s growth. In the Legal Team, you’ll support key initiatives by providing proactive legal guidance that aligns business goals with regulatory standards. Your work will help mitigate risks and ensure we’re positioned for sustainable, long-term success—making you a key contributor to our mission of delivering amazing experiences worldwide.
As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will advise Delivery Hero on employment law challenges related to platform work across the world. Our ideal candidate is a seasoned employment lawyer with litigation experience, passionate about the gig economy, and excited to help shape the future of work.
About the opportunity
Lead the management of platform worker and rider classification risks globally, working closely with international employment lawyers across the Group.
Monitor and manage high-profile litigation and regulatory investigations, and develop defense strategies in collaboration with local legal counsel.
Partner with Product, Tech, and Operations teams to deeply understand delivery operations and the tech stack, and support the development of 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.
Act as a subject-matter expert, providing guidance to senior management and stakeholders across the Group, including availability for limited international travel (up to 10%).
Fully qualified employment lawyer in an EU jurisdiction, with extensive experience in employment law, including at least 6 years in a law firm environment and a strong background in litigation; prior in-house experience (1–3 years) is a plus.
Deep expertise in platform work and worker classification, with hands-on experience interpreting and applying the EU Platform Workers Directive and related employment legislation.
Strong legal judgment with the ability to influence, demonstrated through advising senior stakeholders and collaborating effectively across multi-jurisdictional and cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and drafting skills, including experience in legal drafting, executive-level communication, and creating clear, compelling slide presentations.
Collaborative and impact-driven mindset, with hands-on experience thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments and contributing beyond defined role boundaries when needed.
Full professional proficiency in English (working language) and fluency in at least one additional European language, with willingness to be based in or relocate to one of our markets in the EU.
We believe diversity and inclusion are key to creating not only an exciting product, but also an amazing customer and employee experience. Fostering this starts with hiring - therefore we do not discriminate on the basis of racial identities, religious beliefs, color, national origin, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, age, marital or disability statuses, or any other aspect that makes you, you.
We encourage you to let us know if you need any accommodations or specific accessibility support to ensure a smooth interview experience—just let us know with an email to our Inclusion Officer at [email protected].
Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential consideration.
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Skills Required
- Fully qualified employment lawyer in an EU jurisdiction
- At least 6 years' experience in a law firm environment with a strong background in litigation
- Prior in-house legal experience (1-3 years)
- Deep expertise in platform work and worker classification, including hands-on experience interpreting and applying the EU Platform Workers Directive
- Strong legal judgment and ability to influence senior stakeholders across multi-jurisdictional and cross-functional teams
- Excellent legal drafting, executive-level communication, and slide presentation skills
- 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
- Availability for limited international travel (up to 10%)
- Collaborative, impact-driven mindset and ability to work in fast-paced, evolving environments
Delivery Hero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Delivery Hero and has not been reviewed or approved by Delivery Hero.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and everyday support include on-site gym access in Berlin, discounted sports memberships, commuter help, and food vouchers, with hybrid flexibility enhancing day-to-day experience. Feedback suggests these lifestyle perks meaningfully bolster the total package for many corporate roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Mental health and preventive care are emphasized through an Employee Assistance Program, a Headspace subscription, and on-campus health check-ups, with guidance for navigating healthcare in Germany. Some locations also highlight private health insurance, adding depth to the health offering.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership programs feature an employee stock purchase plan with a matching component, and equity is common across corporate roles. Feedback suggests this accessible equity can be a notable part of total compensation in key hubs.
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What We Do
As the world’s leading local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience, fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide, powered by tech but driven by people. As one of Europe’s largest tech platforms, we enable ambitious talent to deliver solutions that create impact within our ecosystem. We move fast, take action and adapt. No matter where you’re from or what you believe in, we build, we deliver, we lead. We are Delivery Hero
