Head of Legal

Advice to the management and business partners across all jurisdictions in all legal areas, including regulatory aspects, corporate law, antitrust and competition law, employment law, general contract law, litigious matters, and our special projects.

In addition, you will be the trusted advisor of all business partners and central functions such as the public affairs team, helping to shape the regulatory environment and the future of mobility.

You will manage the five members of the legal team in all organizational and legal aspects, including budget responsibility, as well as engage and supervise external legal counsel. The head of legal will report to the general counsel.

Last but by no means least, you will drive efficiency and legal operations, including legal tech.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE :

1. German Bar Exam (2. Staatsexamen) with distinction (vollbefriedigend) or equivalent
2. 8+ years post qualification, ideally with experience in international law firms and in-house legal departments
3. Able to develop strong relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders
4. Strong understanding of both business and legal fields
5. Strong analytical skills and experience in project management
6. Proactive, initiative-taking, able to multitask, and a hands-on mentality
7. Flexible and adaptable to change, thrives under pressure
8. Self-starter with high energy and drive, results-oriented, forward-thinking
9. Fluent in English and German; additional European languages are a plus

BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL :

1. Flexible working arrangements
2. Sabbatical & special leave policies
3. WeRoad partnership
4. Birthday, 24th + 31st December off
5. Mobility Credit
6. Health insurance
7. 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.