Legal Counsel - Baltics at Bolt Technology

Tallinn, , Estonia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Support, Contract Law, Commercial Law, Consumer Protection, Regulatory Matters, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Drafting, Collaboration, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Software Development

Description

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Regional Legal Team, based in Tallinn, to support Scooter, Bolt Drive and Bolt Market verticals in Baltics. About us With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission! About the role As a Legal Counsel, you'll be working closely with business stakeholders, product counsels and other sub-teams, the Regional Legal Team ensures legal compliance across all markets while advising on potential risks and liabilities to enable informed business decisions. Main Tasks & Responsbilites:Provide day-to-day legal support to Bolt’s businesses while ensuring compliance of products, features, and initiatives with applicable laws. Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product Legal, Commerce, Tax, Privacy, and Public Policy to address legal and regulatory challenges and provide advice and guidance to the local operations’ team to advance business objectives. Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements relevant to micro-mobility, car sharing and retail operations, including property lease and licence agreements, vehicle purchase, lease and financing agreements; fleet management, maintenance and service agreements; supplier and distributor agreements for Bolt Market; partnerships, marketing, procurement and other operational contracts. Prepare and update terms of use, and other consumer-facing documentation, improve legal processes, templates, playbooks, and self-service tools, leveraging AI and the latest legal technologies to promote efficiency and ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable laws. Monitor legal and regulatory developments and conduct risk assessments for new features and operational changes; offering strategic, solution-oriented and proactive legal guidance to support evolving business strategies. Manage external counsel and legal budgets for external support effectively. About you:You are an Estonian-qualified lawyer with 4–6 years of experience, preferably gained at a reputable law firm and/or within an international company, and you are based in Tallinn. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Estonian. You bring a strong background in contract and commercial law, consumer protection, regulatory matters, and legal frameworks relevant to the gig economy. You have a proactive, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach, enabling you to translate legal requirements into practical, commercially grounded solutions. You demonstrate the ability to work independently, manage multiple stakeholders, navigate complexity, and drive matters forward with discipline and a strong focus on outcomes. ou excel at building trusted relationships across teams, functions, and cultures. Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying if you feel you’re the kind of person described above! Why you’ll love it here:Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility. Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 50+ countries. Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world. Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities. Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work. Enjoy the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week to foster strong connections and teamwork. Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks. *Some perks may differ depending on your location and role. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

As a Legal Counsel, you will provide day-to-day legal support to Bolt’s businesses, ensuring compliance with applicable laws while advising on potential risks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address legal challenges and draft various commercial agreements.