Senior Legal Counsel, Central Region

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.

Are you an experienced legal professional with a passion for international commercial and compliance topics Does working in a very global and fast-paced environment sound like something youd get a kick out of If so then wed love to have a chat!

We are now looking to hire an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support across commercial and compliance topics in a number of countries in the Central region of Wolt that comprises various countries primarily in Central Europe.

Were looking for someone whos not afraid of digging into different kinds of legal issues and understands the Wolt way of doing things: a problem solver and a solution-oriented business this role you will be providing proactive legal advice to several of our country teams with a primary focus on commercial and compliance topics. You will be bringing your deep expertise and drive the legal support in negotiations and contracting of complex deals in your area. You would be supporting the regional functions and you will provide guidance on legal and other topics. Depending on your level of expertise and aspirations you may also be given additional responsibility areas as the business needs and the team continue to evolve. The regulation concerning our industry is changing rapidly and we need more hands on deck to help us navigate it as we scale. Our ideal candidate is not only an expert in legal topics but also someone who is curious and eager to learn and wants to be part of creating something new and who utilizes AI to work smarter and deliver results.

You will work closely with our global Legal team members across Wolt and Deliveroo as well as others such as the Public Policy team regional and country management commercial business development finance and operations teams.

Were primarily looking for the person to join our team at our offices in Budapest however other key Wolt locations in the region are not out of the question if our dream candidate is based elsewhere in the region.

• As Wolts Senior Legal Counsel youll support Wolts business and handle legal and compliance topics over various countries in the Central region.
• You will be the first point of contact and trusted advisor for our business stakeholders and management in the region and countries you are responsible for.
• Assessing and managing risks while supporting the business.
• Being in charge of expertise related to the regulatory landscape for Wolts operations in defined countries and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Having a key role in contract negotiations with our merchants and other business partners.
• Working on the continuous development of contracting practices and related processes.
• Proactively identifying areas for improvement and finding solutions.

• 7 years of legal experience as an in-house counsel and/or from a law firm in an international -house experience is considered as an advantage.
• Master of Laws degree from a reputable university in the EU preferably from a university from the relevant region. An additional LL.M. degree from the US or another country is a plus but not a requirement.
• Ability to push the boundaries of what is achievable by using AI to work faster smarter and more scalably to deliver results.
• Interest in taking on a generalist legal role with a very broad range of tasks.
• Experience in working in close cooperation with internal and external legal teams and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial mindset generalist skills and strong expertise with a solutions-driven can-do attitude are an absolute must.
• Our ideal candidate has a deeper knowledge in several legal fields relevant to our business e.g. general contract law e-commerce consumer protection and competition law.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The type of person who rolls up their sleeves and gets to work.
• Fluency in English and Hungarianis a must. Other languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel.

If you are excited about working with the nicest of people 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!

Along with a competitive salary and benefits you will also be eligible for our long term incentive plan.

You will fit into a truly diverse team across multiple countries - what really matters to us is a caring and welcoming environment where we embrace uniqueness and celebrate diversity. Experience a company culture where we work on eye level decisions are made quickly and knowledge sharing as well as mentoring is on our daily agenda.

We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible and review applications as we receive them. Please note that we do not accept applications sent by mail. You should submit your application through our careers website!

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.