Senior Employment Counsel

We are looking for a Senior Employment Counsel to strengthen our Employment Legal Team.

Deliveroo’s Employment Legal Team is currently made up of 9 individuals globally. The team acts as key global strategic advisors to Deliveroo across all markets and works closely with the business, as well as data protection, finance, tax, data management, the people team, payroll, comms, policy, and public affairs to ensure advice is strategic and holistic. The work is often cutting edge, enabling its members an opportunity to grow and excel to become truly great business partners and problem solvers.

This is a unique opportunity to work in an exciting global business and play a critical role in defining employment law.

Please note that we operate a hybrid working policy; you will be required to work from our London HQ for 3 days a week.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work closely with the Employment Team and other teams in Deliveroo such as data protection, finance, tax, data management, the people team, payroll, comms, policy and public affairs to assist on employment law, litigation, regulatory and policy matters across our global business;
• Understand, interpret and apply current laws applicable to Deliveroo’s business verticals, as well as identifying what’s coming around the corner and mitigating legal risks;
• Shape the future of employment law by working with Governments and other stakeholders;
• Be an effective business partner to the business - in particular the management team in our London HQ, country general managers, operations teams, product teams, and the people team, on key initiatives; and
• Effectively and efficiently manage outside counsel and the relevant budget.

Your Daily And Monthly Responsibilities Will Include

• Working closely with other teams to provide holistic legal and strategic advice on employment law, litigation, regulatory and policy matters across our global business;
• Working with external counsel, including advice, cost and budget management;
• Communicating to more senior members of the Employment Team on the developments, risks and implications of issues;
• Delegating to and supervising more junior members of the Employment Law Team; and
• Training the business on employment law issues and developments.

Requirements

• Have a passion for the company and the gig economy.
• Have an excellent academic background, or equivalent experience and training;
• Have a strong private practice law firm background - this is a senior role and we need you to have significant post qualification or equivalent experience (In-house secondment and/or gig economy experience might assist, but is not a prerequisite);
• Have experience in managing multi-jurisdictional projects;
• Have experience in advising in markets other than that which you are qualified in;
• Be enthusiastic and able to work in a rapidly growing, fast-changing environment dealing with complex matters, with the ability to remain calm and multi-task under pressure;
• Be a great communicator with strong interpersonal skills;
• Have the ability to give succinct, clear, commercial advice, using exceptional business judgement and creativity;
• Be highly organised, including with significant project management experience;
• Have great attention to detail;
• Have a good, positive, can-do attitude; and
• Be a team player, able to work collaboratively and on a cross-functional basis.

Why Deliveroo

Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.

We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.

Workplace & Benefits

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.

Diversity

At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in a rapidly growing industry.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.