Head of Legal - Regulatory & Transactions (d/f/m) – Fixed-Term Contract, 18 Months

Mobile DE; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

International team

AI tools experience

Job summary

mobile.de is seeking a Head of Legal – Regulatory & Transactions (d/f/m) in Berlin or Munich. You will oversee regulatory matters across the group, lead M&A transactions, and guide post‑merger integration from an autonomous, fast‑paced legal team.

The role is hybrid with travel 20–30% and an initial 18‑month fixed term. You are a fully qualified German lawyer with extensive PQE, strong regulatory expertise, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified German lawyer with two state examinations.
• Strong regulatory and M&A experience in digital/platform businesses.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advise on regulatory framework for digital platforms and consumer products, incl. EU regs.
• Lead M&A transactions, due diligence, and post‑merger integration.
• Govern governance matters and corporate housekeeping for the mobile.de group.

Skills

German law qualification

Regulatory affairs

M&A experience

Digital platforms

Leadership

Bilingual English/German

Education

Two German state exams

Job description

Job description

mobile.de is Germany’s largest vehicle marketplace, with more than 1.6 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and e-bikes (annual average 2025). Both private customers and registered vehicle dealers use the platform and benefit from more than 140 million visits per month*. As a “one‑stop shop,” mobile.de’s offering includes not only buying and selling, but also financing and leasing solutions. Founded in 1996, the company is a subsidiary of Adevinta, a global leader in online classified portals. Based in Berlin‑Charlottenburg, we offer a dynamic environment where growth, learning, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. If you are driven by an eagerness to disrupt, have a passion for collaboration, and are excited about shaping the future of mobility, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Head of Legal – Regulatory & Transactions (d/f/m), you are responsible for all regulatory questions across the mobile.de group and for M&A transactions and post‑merger integration. You will work with a high degree of autonomy in a fast‑paced environment. You will help the organisation move quickly without sacrificing legal rigour, translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance. As part of a diverse and dynamic legal team you will report directly to the General Counsel. You'll work closely with management, product, marketing and finance, and turn complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance. The position is based in Berlin or Munich, offering flexibility to work both in‑office and from home. The role includes regular travel within Germany, approx. 20–30% of your working time. It is a fixed‑term position with an initial term of 18 months, giving you the chance to take on real responsibility and make an impact from day one.

Job requirements

• You are a fully qualified German lawyer with two above‑average German state examinations.
• You have substantial post‑qualification experience at a leading law firm and/or in‑house, ideally in a digital, platform or tech‑driven business.
• You have strong experience in at least one of the following: digital business models, platform regulation, M&A or post‑merger integration.
• You explain complex legal topics clearly and pragmatically, to non‑lawyers and senior management alike.
• You exercise business‑oriented, risk‑aware judgement. You look for solutions, not just problems.
• You genuinely enjoy understanding how digital products and platforms work, not just their legal side.
• You have leadership experience or experience leading cross‑functional projects.
• You have excellent German and English skills, written and spoken.

Nice‑to‑haves

• Experience as legal lead for a company or business unit
• Experience in antitrust and competition law
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment for financing, leasing or insurance intermediation in the context of car purchases
• An LL.M. or other postgraduate qualification

What sets you apart

• You think in products and customer journeys.
• You thrive in a fast‑paced, agile environment.
• You build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
• You are comfortable working with AI‑assisted legal tools, including legal prompting with large language models.

Job responsibilities

Regulation & Product Compliance

• Advise on the regulatory framework for digital platforms and consumer‑facing products, including the Digital Services Act, the P2B Regulation, unfair competition and consumer protection law, and the EU AI Act.
• Monitor German and EU regulatory developments, assess their impact on the business, and drive implementation with the teams involved.
• Review products from first concept to launch, together with Product and Tech, with clear risk assessments and practical solutions.

M&A & Integration

• Support M&A transactions, investments and corporate projects, including due diligence, transaction documentation and coordination of external counsel.
• Lead the legal side of post‑merger integrations, aligning contracts, policies, governance and compliance structures.
• Handle corporate housekeeping and governance matters for companies within the mobile.de group.

Job benefits

Working at mobile.de comes with its perks! Enjoy the following benefits (some of many):

• Rewards: competitive base salary and participation in the company’s incentive programs.
• Team‑Building: Regular team and company events offer the opportunity to network and learn from each other.
• Learning & Development: Keep growing with access to coaching, learning platforms and resources.
• Mobility: Stay mobile with a monthly transportation allowance.
• Enjoy working: Our well‑equipped office supports focused work and teamwork - plus inviting social zones where colleagues can relax and connect
• Flexible working: a hybrid approach with the option to work abroad for a set number of days per year.
• Wellbeing: confidential employee assistance and support services available to employees and their immediate families.
• Family support: enhanced parental leave and family‑friendly policies to support all parents and careers.

Meaningful Work

We are a diverse, international, highly skilled and passionate team committed to a world where people share more and waste less. Every day you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference for our users, customers as well as shape the future.

Embracing AI

We’re at the forefront of integrating cutting‑edge AI technologies into our operations. Being part of mobile.de you will work with and learn about AI tools, contributing to projects that leverage AI to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and drive our mission forward. With an AI‑first mindset, we foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation, empowering our team to explore and apply AI in meaningful ways for the company and themselves.

Growth and Development

We are a global organisation who truly believes in growing our people. To support this we offer lots of development and training opportunities and provide a budget for our team members.

Connection and Inclusion

Our culture is the glue that holds us together. We believe in making meaningful connections and creating an inclusive atmosphere with lots of opportunities to connect both in your day to day work and through social team activities (online and offline).

mobile.de is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

*Source: mobile.de Google Analytics Tracking, average per month January to December 2025