Head of Legal PLECA (He/She/They) at Delivery Hero

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Risk Reduction, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Commercial Matters, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Issues, Data Privacy, Team Management, Outside Counsel Management, Commercial Agreements Review, Compliance Reporting, Risk Mitigation, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, Antitrust Law, Consumer Law

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Company Description Glovo 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 around 70 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 Description If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose. What makes our ride unique? 🤝 Our culture and strong values. 💪 Our career development philosophy. 🤝 Our commitment to being a force for good. We have a vision: Building the largest marketplace in your city, to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts. YOUR MISSION You will take the lead in reducing legal risk, guiding our business, and protecting our growth across key markets. From Poland to Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia, you’ll be the go-to legal expert who helps our teams move fast — but always safe. From negotiating contracts to providing all-round advice on corporate and commercial matters, but also through regulatory complexities, ensuring compliance and enabling innovation. You will need to address challenges such as evolving laws, labour issues and data privacy, while defining legal frameworks that support growth. This role requires legal expertise, adaptability and a problem-solving mindset! THE JOURNEY Be part of a team where you will: You will build a strong regional and local team of lawyers and manage outside counsel in various jurisdictions Regularly report to Glovo’s General Counsel on all legal matters of the PLECA region Commercial: Elaborate, review and analyze all types of commercial agreements for the PLECA Region. Handle contractual and commercial implications (including, privacy, compliance, labor, licenses and others) when dealing with all the players involved in the business. Manage business operations and align the guidelines for all the countries where Glovo operates in PLECA Compliance: Strive the implementation of the policies, procedures and internal controls. Contribute to compliance reporting as per regulatory and laws requirements in all Glovo’s entities. Identify, mitigate, assess criminal risks and monitor Crime Prevention Models in company groups in the region. Labor: Provide legal operational and strategic support to the PLECA teams (Ops and HR teams, mainly) and also including general advice on specific projects. Participate in the strategic elaboration of litigations and proceedings. Corporate: Participate in due diligence, evaluate risks, elaborate corporate documentation, implementation of corporate governance policies and support special projects as M&As. Collaborate reporting corporate information of all entities of Glovo in the markets you are supervising. Privacy: Promote legal awareness throughout the local businesses and report reliable data. Actively participate in privacy projects to implement best practices in all Glovo’s subsidiaries. Regulatory, antitrust and consumer law: Provide legal advice and ensure compliance with the regulations applicable to Glovo’ s business. Qualifications WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE At least 10 years' experience in the legal department of a company and/or reputed law firm/big4 with proven experience; Must have solid experience working in Poland for a preferably international business Law Degree; Excellent English language skills (must have); Excellence and values in handling different matters at the same time; Ability to navigate across multiple geographies and cultures, and coordinate with all the areas within the organization; Excellent communication and presentation skills; Highly motivated in the world of start-ups and new technologies; Problem solver; Organized and detail-oriented person; Able to summarize complex matters in simple but complete and accurate recommendations; International profile, able to work in a flexible, collaborative and multidisciplinary environment; High energy and creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to work in a growing and changing environment; Additional Information Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable. We believe driven talent deserves: 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action. 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak. 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings! 💳 Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses. 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized. 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year! 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery. 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being. Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website! Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!

Responsibilities

The role involves leading efforts to reduce legal risk, guiding business operations, and protecting growth across key markets like Poland, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia. Responsibilities span commercial agreements, regulatory complexities, labor issues, data privacy, and defining legal frameworks to support expansion.