Principle Employment Legal Counsel - Hamburg or Berlin * at FREENOW

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employment Law, Legal Advice, Compliance, Negotiation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Regulatory Monitoring, Contractor Misclassification, Litigation, Stakeholder Influence, Legal Operations, Legal Tech Adoption, Communication, Project Management, Proactive Management, Documentation, International Experience

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

Location: Come and join us in Hamburg or Berlin At Freenow, we empower smarter mobility decisions, helping people move freely and cities to thrive. We’re now hiring a Principal Legal Employment Counsel to lead our employment law strategy across Europe. In this high-impact role, you’ll shape the employee experience, drive compliance, and influence the culture of a fast-paced, tech-driven organization. YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE: Lead employment law matters across European jurisdictions, including complex terminations, settlements, and litigation. Advise senior leadership and cross-functional teams on employment law risks, policies, and strategic decisions. Oversee external counsel relationships to ensure high-quality, business-aligned legal advice. Monitor and interpret regulatory developments (e.g., EU Platform Workers Directive) and proactively adapt internal policies. Advise on misclassification of independent contractors/freelancers. Manage external law firms to ensure accurate and commercially sensible legal advice. Communicate with authorities, courts, and other external parties, and resolve employment-related legal issues. Management of all communication relevant to legal matters to ensure complete and up-to-date documentation in accordance with applicable law. Shape legal operations and drive innovation through legal tech adoption. TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE: German-qualified Volljuristin/Volljurist with 10+ years of employment law experience, ideally across international environments. Fluent in German and English Proven track record of delivering pragmatic legal advice in fast-paced, international environments. Strong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate legal complexity into actionable guidance. Experience leading negotiations with employee representatives and managing cross-border projects. Highly diligent, proactive, and self-motivated, with the ability to manage day-to-day legal functions independently. BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL: Fully remote* or hybrid working models Free Udemy e-learning access Sabbatical & special leave policies Subsidised gym membership Birthday, 24th + 31st December off Partner product discounts Mobility budget for FREE NOW App Free language courses Employee assistance program Personal development budget Plus more local benefits depending on your work location! DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: FREE NOW is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work. SEE WHAT OUR AWESOME COLLEAGUES SAY ABOUT US:

Responsibilities

Lead employment law matters across European jurisdictions and advise senior leadership on employment law risks and policies. Oversee external counsel relationships and monitor regulatory developments to adapt internal policies accordingly.