Legal Counsel, EU Employment Law (Platform Workers)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel, EU Employment Law (Platform Workers): Advising on employment law challenges related to platform work across the world with an accent on rider classification risks and regulatory investigations. Focus on managing high-profile litigation, developing defense strategies, and supporting next-generation delivery solutions.

Location: Prague, Czechia. Willingness to be based in or relocate to one of the EU markets

Company

hirify.global is a pioneering local delivery platform operating in over 65 countries worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead global management of platform worker and rider classification risks.
• Monitor and manage high-profile litigation and regulatory investigations, developing defense strategies.
• Partner with Product, Tech, and Operations teams to support next-generation delivery solutions.
• Explore new business models and strategic opportunities related to platform work.
• Track and analyze legislative developments impacting platform work and advise Public Policy teams.
• Act as a subject-matter expert for senior management with limited international travel.

Requirements

• Fully qualified employment lawyer in an EU jurisdiction.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a law firm environment with a strong litigation background.
• Deep expertise in platform work and the EU Platform Workers Directive.
• Strong legal judgment and experience advising senior stakeholders.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Fluency in at least one additional European language.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion with non-discriminatory hiring practices.
• Preferential consideration for severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications.
• Support for interview accommodations and accessibility.