Senior Lead Labour Lawyer, Italy & International Scope

About the Position

Senior Lead Labour Lawyer, Italy & International Scope

Milano, Italy

Glovo is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience-fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

YOUR MISSION

We are on the lookout for a Senior Legal Counsel - International Employment Law (Couriers) to join the legal team at the forefront of platform work regulations. Help us lead the way through the fast-changing legal landscape of the gig-economy and contribute to shaping the future of work!

Join the team that protects and enables Delivery Hero’s growth. In the Legal Team, you’ll support key initiatives in connection with platform workers across different markets and different business functions. Your work will help mitigate legal risks and ensure we’re positioned for sustainable, long-term success-making you a key contributor to our mission of delivering amazing experiences worldwide.

• You will join a team of international employment lawyers, specialising solely in the challenges of platform work and overseeing courier classification risks across the world.
• You will monitor high-profile litigations and regulatory investigations and will devise defense strategies in Italy and other markets.
• You will know our tech stack and delivery operations inside out, and will partner with our Product, Tech and Ops teams to build the next generation of delivery apps.
• You will stay on top of legislative developments impacting platform work and will become a strategic ally to Public Policy teams, both in our HQ and in our markets.
• You will be a subject matter expert internally and will act as a source of knowledge to our management and across the Group.
• You are open to international travel under short notice if necessary (not exceeding 10% of your yearly working time).

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Responsibilities

• Join a team of international employment lawyers, specialising solely in the challenges of platform work and overseeing courier classification risks across the world.
• Monitor high-profile litigations and regulatory investigations and devise defense strategies in Italy and other markets.
• Know our tech stack and delivery operations inside out, and partner with our Product, Tech and Ops teams to build the next generation of delivery apps.
• Stay on top of legislative developments impacting platform work and become a strategic ally to Public Policy teams, both in our HQ and in our markets.
• Be a subject matter expert internally and act as a source of knowledge to our management and across the Group.
• Be open to international travel under short notice if necessary (not exceeding 10% of your yearly working time).

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Requirements

• Italian qualified employment lawyer.
• At least 6 years of working experience in employment law matters, ideally combining experience in a reputable law firm, and in-house in a tech company.
• Litigation experience, and previously advised on or are passionate about gig-economy and platform-work related matters.
• Solid understanding of legal and regulatory areas adjacent to employment law, including procedural rules, social security regulations, tax, data protection, immigration, and commercial contracts.
• Team player, egoless personality, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Mission driven, hard worker, and ready to roll up your sleeves and help others with whatever it takes.
• Sound legal knowledge and judgement, ability to influence others with it. Thrive in fast-paced and constantly changing environments and are an out of the box thinker.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Italian, both written and verbal. Mastered legal drafting, executive communication, and Gslides/ppt presentations.

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We Offer

• An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
• Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
• Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

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About the Company

At Glovo, your success is defined by both results and behaviors. We hire for excellence in craft and for the Leadership Principles that shape how we think, decide, and collaborate. What you achieve matters and how you achieve it defines us. Together, they move the business forward and deliver great experiences. Learn more about our Leadership Principles here.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life?

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