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Holidu is one of the fastest-growing travel tech companies worldwide. Our mission is to make the booking and hosting of holiday homes free of doubt and full of joy. We help hosts manage their vacation rentals with ease and assist guests in finding their perfect holiday home. Our team of over 600 colleagues from 60+ nations shares a passion for technology, innovation, and delivering the best experience to more than 40k hosts and 100 million website users annually. Ready to achieve milestones with us? Pack your bag and get ready for takeoff!
Your future team
Your team will include a Junior Legal Counsel and a Working Student, reporting directly to the group VP of Finance.
Your role in this journey
* Legal Leadership: Provide business-focused legal advice on contract, commercial law, data protection, unfair competition, IT, intellectual property, M&A, and corporate housekeeping.
* Contract Management: Oversee drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements such as vendor contracts, partnerships, NDAs, and Terms & Conditions.
* Corporate Governance: Ensure compliance with German and EU corporate laws; develop internal policies and templates.
* Regulatory & Compliance: Monitor legal changes, especially in data privacy, consumer protection, and competition law, ensuring company-wide compliance.
* External Support Management: Manage relationships with external legal counsel.
* Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, balancing legal risks with business goals.
* Dispute Resolution: Manage legal disputes, litigation, or external legal support as needed.
* Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a Junior Legal Counsel and a Working Student.
Your backpack is filled with
* Legal Background: Fully qualified lawyer in Germany (Zweites Staatsexamen) with at least 7 years of post-qualification experience, ideally from law firms and in-house roles.
* Industry Experience: Experience in a startup, entrepreneurial, or tech environment is highly valued.
* Legal Expertise: Broad knowledge in German and EU corporate, commercial, data protection (GDPR), and employment law.
* Business Orientation: Ability to make pragmatic decisions in ambiguous situations aligned with company objectives.
* Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey complex legal topics to legal and non-legal audiences.
* Languages: Fluent in German and English, both written and verbal.
* Leadership Potential: Experience managing or mentoring team members is a plus.
Our adventure includes
* Impact: Make a difference for hundreds of thousands of users monthly.
* Growth: Take responsibility from day one with ongoing development opportunities.
* Personal Development: Use your learning budget and extra study days for conferences, courses, and books.
* Community: Engage with diverse, international colleagues through events and hybrid work.
* Flexibility: Benefit from hybrid work policy and remote work options.
* Fitness: Premium gym membership at a discounted rate.
* Travel: 28 vacation days, up to 10 unpaid days, and discounts on Holidu Homes.
Want to travel with us?
Apply online on our career page! Your first contact will be Max from HR.
We value diversity and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and locations. You may submit your application anonymously if preferred. For assistance during recruitment, contact HR for support.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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