Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate & M&A)

Freenow by Lyft is more than a mobility platform. We are not just moving people— we empower smarter mobility decisions to help people move freely and make cities thrive. We are pioneers in the tech‑driven mobility space, building the future of urban transportation. As we scale our operations and pioneer autonomous vehicle technologies across the EU, we face a sophisticated landscape of regulatory challenges that require a world‑class compliance framework.

Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate & M&A)

In this role you will act as the primary legal architect for M&A activities while simultaneously overseeing the corporate lifecycle and governance of our international subsidiaries. You will manage complex negotiations, draft transactional and corporate documentation, and ensure that our corporate structure and M&A initiatives are executed with precision to protect the company’s global interests.

Daily Adventures Will Include:

• Oversee entity lifecycle management, corporate secretarial matters, and board support across European subsidiaries.
• Draft and manage intercompany agreements and support internal group reorganisations.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel to internal business units on corporate law matters.
• Lead the full M&A lifecycle, including strategic deal preparation, drafting LOIs, performing legal due diligence, and negotiating transactional documentation (SPAs, TSAs) with rigorous risk protection. Guide on regulatory approvals and bring the deal to completion.
• Architect legal integration plans for acquired businesses and ensure harmonised post‑close entity governance and regulatory compliance.
• Direct outside counsel globally, managing engagement, budgets, and deliverables across multi‑jurisdictional matters to ensure high‑quality output and cost efficiency.

To Be Successful in This Role:

• A qualified lawyer with 5+ years of PQE specialising in both Corporate law and M&A, ideally gained through a combination of top‑tier law firm and in‑house experience within a fast‑paced, tech‑driven environment.
• Fluent in English, with professional proficiency in German as a significant advantage.
• A strong project manager capable of coordinating complex, multi‑jurisdictional deal workstreams and balancing competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• A master communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate legal complexity into crystal clear, actionable business guidance.
• Highly diligent, proactive, and collaborative, with a proven track record of building effective relationships across cross‑functional teams.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible working arrangements
• Sabbatical & special leave policies
• WeRoad partnership
• Birthday, 24th + 31st December off
• Mobility Credit
• Employee assistance program

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.

About Freenow

Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Through our multi‑mobility app we offer broad options for everyone across 9 European markets and over 180 cities. Millions of passengers can access services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e‑scooters, e‑bikes, e‑mopeds, and public transport within a single app.

In July 2025 Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform, which connects riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together, Freenow and Lyft are creating a more caring and connected world, with transportation for everyone. We are a global, diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun.