Director, Policy Development

About Wolt

At Wolt we create technology that brings joy simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now were building the delivery of (almost) everything and youll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe.

Working at Wolt isnt always easy but its definitely exciting. Here youll learn more build more and ship more than in most other companies. Youll be challenged a lot but also have a lot of fun on the way. So if youre a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit this could be the ride of your life.

DoorDashs mission is to grow and empower local economies and in Europe that mission comes to life through two of the continents most dynamic consumer brands: Wolt and Deliveroo. Together they bring an extraordinary range of products to peoples doors from restaurant meals and groceries to electronics beauty pet supplies pharmaceuticals and more. Underpinning it all is a broad and ambitious technology platform spanning logistics retail software financial solutions and autonomous delivery as well as Wolts own grocery retail operation under the Wolt Market brand. With thousands of merchant partners across dozens of European markets the business is growing fast and the regulatory landscape is growing more complex with it. To help us navigate this evolving environment we are looking for a Director of Policy Development to join the team working across our European and Middle Eastern operations at Wolt and Deliveroo.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced policy professional to join the Global Policy Teams Policy Development and Research Group. The Director level role will shape the legal and regulatory framework for a new sector of the economy at a pivotal moment in Europe and the Middle East. This expansive role will focus on legislative analysis developing our policy positions with input from cross-functional business teams and strategic input on our policy priorities. You will work closely with Policy Team members across Europe and the Middle East and stakeholders across the company to develop and support the adoption of policies that best serve couriers merchants and consumers.

What youll be doing

• Owning and driving Wolt and Deliveroos regulatory analysis on high-impact legislative proposals across Europe and the Middle East translating complex law-making processes into clear business operational and commercial outcomes for senior leadership.
• Acting as a strategic engine of the policy development function: partnering with our Public Affairs Team to understand the political landscape and how we can best advance our priorities through legislative and regulatory processes. .
• Bringing sharp legal and legislative expertise to our most ambiguous and high-stakes regulatory challenges particularly around the future of work for courier partners and making sound judgments with incomplete information under time pressure.
• Building and driving alignment across Legal Strategy & Operations Product Finance and Communications acting as the connective tissue between policy and the business functions that need to act on it.
• As needed supporting our Public Affairs Team in external engagement with policymakers regulators industry groups and other stakeholders.
• Engaging with academics think tanks and other stakeholders to build thought leadership in cutting-edge policy issues shaping the broader policy environment and building our credibility as a constructive voice in the regulatory debate.

Were excited about you because

• 10 years of professional experience from the legal field and/or government or policy development in an international setting with a demonstrated record of success focusing on a wide range of legislative and regulatory -house experience is considered an advantage.
• Master of Laws degree from a reputable university in the EU or strong legal experience.
• Previous professional exposure to digital platforms mobile apps or software solutions.
• A self-starter who isnt afraid to roll up their sleeves no matter the task.
• Fluency in English along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• You have experience working in a global business environment demonstrating the ability to operate with strong cross-cultural competence and flexibility with working hours plus the ability to occasionally travel to other cities in Europe as well as the U.S. to further global collaboration across the team.
• Bonus points for experience in employment and labour law in international settings at a law firm in-house at a technology company and/or with a U.S.-based company.

Next Steps

• If you are excited about working in a high-growth environment taking ownership and being part of an ambitious team then click below to apply and lets get the conversation going! Please submit both your CV and a cover letter as supporting documents for your application.
• Along with a competitive salary and benefits you will also be eligible for:
• Opportunity to be part of building something exceptional in an international environment.
• Lots of learning and growth in a globally scaling tech company.
• Hybrid work model blending office presence with flexibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Were committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company industry and cities. Thats why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools resources and opportunity to excel.