Legal & Compliance Counsel

Whizz; Polska; Remote; PLN 699,000 - 932,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

WeWork coworking

Leadership of legal function

Competitive salary

Job summary

Whizz is a US-focused e-bike subscription startup seeking a Head of Legal to build and lead the legal function remotely. You will provide strategic legal support, draft and negotiate contracts, and guide leadership on regulatory matters as the company scales.

The role requires senior-level experience in fast‑growth environments, strong risk management, and a proactive, hands-on approach to complex legal challenges across product launches and market expansions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior legal role in a startup or high-growth company.
• A proactive, resourceful mindset and ability to deliver practical advice.
• Strong ability to interpret laws and regulatory materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support, draft and review contracts.
• Advise leadership on legal and regulatory matters.
• Lead debt recovery efforts, including letters, negotiations, and lawsuits.
• Handle litigation and represent the company or coordinate with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance of new products and market expansions with local requirements.

Skills

Project management

Legal analysis

Regulatory research

Contract drafting

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Job Title : Legal & Compliance Counsel

Location : Remote

Job Type : Full-time

Company Overview

Whizz is an innovative e-bike subscription service catering to delivery drivers in the US. We partner with leading companies like DoorDash and Grubhub, offering affordable $169/month rental subscriptions to independent delivery workers. In just three years, Whizz has grown rapidly, managing a fleet of 4,000 e-bikes across the US, achieving a remarkable 100% year-over-year growth rate. Our mission is to serve an underserved audience of gig workers, aiming to manage the largest electric two-wheeler fleet in the US. Our dynamic team of 150 people is expanding quickly.

Mission of the Role

As Head of Legal at Whizz, you'll be setting up and leading our legal function from the ground up. You'll play a key role in helping us grow responsibly by making sure we stay compliant, minimize legal risks, and have the right contracts and protections in place as we scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day legal support, draft and review contracts, and advise leadership on legal and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and strengthen contracts and customer terms to protect the company's interests, reduce payment disputes, and support effective debt and property recovery.
• Support new product launches and expansion into new markets, ensuring compliance with local requirements.
• Lead debt recovery efforts: from demand letters and payment negotiations to filing lawsuits against non-paying customers.
• Handle litigation and commercial disputes, prepare court documents, and represent the company where authorized or work with external counsel.
• Pursue enforcement of judgments and settlements to recover outstanding debts and company property.
• Handle communications with law enforcement and regulatory authorities, including matters involving suspected fraud, theft, or unreturned property.
• Work with finance and operations to prioritize cases, organize evidence, and track legal costs and recovery results.

Desired Skills and Experience

Proven experience in a senior legal role in startup or high-growth company with strong project management skills. Strong ability to independently analyze legal matters, conduct thorough research on applicable laws, and deliver clear, practical advice - even in unfamiliar legal areas. A proactive and resourceful mindset - you're not afraid to pick up the phone, chase down answers, push for clarity, or elevate when needed. You know how to get things done. Excellent skills in locating, analyzing, and interpreting legal and regulatory materials - both through public databases and via direct communication with regulatory bodies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to build and lead the legal function of a fast-growing startup.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Coverage of WeWork coworking space.

Join Whizz and play a critical role in ensuring legal stability while helping to revolutionize the e-bike/e-moped subscription industry and empower gig workers across the US.