Principal Employment Legal Counsel - Hamburg or Berlin

FREE NOW; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading mobility solution provider is seeking a Principal Legal Employment Counsel to oversee its employment law strategy in Europe. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal advice, manage complex employment matters, and drive compliance in a tech-driven environment. The role requires a strong background in German law and fluency in both German and English, as well as the ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively. This position includes hybrid working options and a range of employee benefits.

Leistungen

Hybrid working models

LinkedIn Learning

Sabbatical & special leave policies

WeRoad partnership

Additional time off on specific dates

Mobility budget for the app

Health Insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of employment law experience, ideally in international contexts.
• Proven legal advice delivery in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in managing cross-border legal projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead employment law matters across Europe.
• Advise on employment law risks and policies.
• Oversee external counsel relationships for quality advice.
• Monitor regulatory developments and adapt policies.
• Resolve legal issues with authorities and manage documentation.

Kenntnisse

German law expertise

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Strategic advice delivery

Negotiation skills

Legal compliance knowledge

Ausbildung

German Volljuristin/Volljurist qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Principal Legal Employment Counsel

Location: 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

• Hybrid working models
• LinkedIn Learning
• Sabbatical & special leave policies
• WeRoad partnership
• Birthday, 24th + 31st December off
• Short term EU work policy
• Mobility budget for FreeNow App
• Health Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Plus more local benefits depending on your work location!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

FreeNow 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.