Legal Counsel, EU Employment Law (Platform Workers)

About the role

Delivery Hero is looking for a Legal Counsel, EU Employment Law (Platform Workers) to join its Legal Team in Oslo. You will advise the group on employment law challenges related to platform work worldwide, supporting key initiatives with proactive legal guidance that aligns business goals with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage platform worker and rider classification risks globally, working closely with international employment lawyers across the Group
• Monitor and manage high-profile litigation and regulatory investigations, developing defense strategies with local legal counsel
• Partner with Product, Tech and Operations teams to understand delivery operations and the tech stack, and support next-generation delivery solutions
• Support cross-functional teams in exploring new business models and strategic opportunities related to platform work
• Track and analyse legislative and regulatory developments affecting platform work, and advise Public Policy teams at HQ and market level
• Act as a subject-matter expert for senior management and stakeholders, with up to 10% international travel

Required profile

• Fully qualified employment lawyer in an EU jurisdiction, with at least 3 years of experience in a law firm and a strong litigation background; in-house experience is a plus
• Deep expertise in platform work and worker classification, including hands-on interpretation of the EU Platform Workers Directive
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across multi-jurisdictional, cross-functional teams
• Full professional proficiency in English and fluency in at least one other European language, with willingness to be based in or relocate to an EU market