About the job
YOUR MISSION
We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel - International Employment Law (Couriers) to join our dynamic legal team that is at the forefront of platform work regulations. As part of this team, you will navigate the evolving legal landscape of the gig economy and contribute to shaping the future of work.
Join us in safeguarding and enabling Delivery Hero’s growth. In this role, you will support critical initiatives related to platform workers across various markets and business functions. Your contributions will play a vital role in mitigating legal risks and ensuring our positioning for sustainable, long-term success—making you an essential part of our mission to deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.
- Work alongside an international team of employment lawyers, specializing in the challenges associated with platform work and overseeing courier classification risks globally.
- Monitor high-profile litigations and regulatory investigations, devising strategic defense approaches in Italy and other markets.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of our technology stack and delivery operations, collaborating with our Product, Tech, and Operations teams to innovate the next generation of delivery applications.
- Stay informed on legislative developments affecting platform work, becoming a strategic partner to our Public Policy teams in both our headquarters and various markets.
- Serve as an internal subject matter expert, providing guidance and knowledge to our management and across the group.
- Be open to occasional international travel on short notice, not exceeding 10% of your annual working time.
THE JOURNEY
- You are a qualified Italian employment lawyer with a minimum of 6 years of experience in employment law, ideally including a blend of time spent in a reputable law firm and in-house within a tech company.
- Possessing litigation experience, you are passionate about gig economy and platform work-related issues.
- You have a solid grasp of legal and regulatory domains adjacent to employment law, encompassing procedural rules, social security regulations, tax, data protection, immigration, and commercial contracts.
- Colleagues appreciate your collaborative spirit! You are a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and an egoless personality.
- You are driven by our mission, a hard worker, and ready to roll up your sleeves to assist others in any way possible.
- Your sound legal knowledge and judgment empower you to influence others effectively. You thrive in fast-paced, continually changing environments and are known for your innovative thinking.
- You possess outstanding communication skills in both English and Italian, proficient in legal drafting, executive communication, and creating presentations.

