Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate & M&A)

FREENOW

Location: Hamburg  At Freenow, we are on a mission to empower smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive.  We believe our success starts with our people, culture, and leadership. As we continue to grow and evolve our European business, we are looking for an exceptional People Leader to help shape the future of our organization. The People Leader for Europe will report to Lyft's Chief People Officer, with a dotted-line relationship to the European leader and the Senior Director, People Business Partner at Lyft. As a senior People leader in Europe, this role serves as a trusted advisor to the European Leadership Team and a key member of both the Europe Leadership Team and Lyft's global People organization. The role is responsible for translating global people strategy into regional impact while driving organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, culture, leadership, and transformation across Europe. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE: Business Leadership & Partnership * Act as primary People Business Partner to the European Leadership Team and team members * Translate business strategy into people, organizational, and talent priorities that drive performance. * Align European people strategy with Lyft’s global People strategy. * Shape workforce planning and operating model decisions to support growth. Transformation, Growth & M&A * Lead people strategy for organizational transformation and business evolution across Europe. * Own European people integration in partnership with Global People M&A and partner with cross functional partners on diligence and integration efforts  * Drive organizational design and change initiatives to enable scalable growth. * Lead critical integration phases, including temporary oversight of HR Operations where required. Talent, Leadership & Culture * Define and drive talent, succession, and leadership strategies for European key and senior roles. * Coach senior leaders to improve leadership effectiveness and organizational performance. * Shape a high-performance, inclusive, and accountable culture across Europe. Employee Relations & Risk * Provide executive oversight of employee relations, labor relations, compliance, and workforce risk across Europe. * Partner with Legal and leadership teams on complex and high-impact people matters. People Leadership, AI & Scaling * Provide dotted-line regional leadership across all European People functions, driving alignment and consistency without direct reporting authority. * Lead a high-impact People Business Partnering team across Europe. * Drive adoption of AI, analytics, and technology to improve decision-making, workforce insights, and efficiency. * Scale People processes through automation and data-driven operating models.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE: * 12+ years of progressive People leadership experience in international, multi-country environments. * Proven success partnering with executive leadership teams in high-growth, technology, marketplace, mobility, or consumer businesses. * Strong track record in organizational transformation, change management, and business growth. * Experience leading mergers, acquisitions, and post-merger integration, including organizational design, talent integration, and cultural alignment. * Experience leading Business Partnering teams within complex matrix organizations. * Strong understanding of European employment law, labor relations, and works council environments. * Ability to lead HR Operations/shared services during transformation or integration phases. * Strong commercial acumen with ability to connect people strategy to business outcomes. * Experience leveraging data, technology, and AI to drive organizational effectiveness and scale. * Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate in ambiguity and fast-changing environments. Location & Travel * Regular travel across European markets and Lyft locations as required. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL: * Flexible working arrangements * LinkedIn Learning * Sabbatical & special leave policies * WeRoad partnership * Birthday, 24th + 31st December off * Short term EU work policy * Mobility Credit * Health Insurance * Employee assistance program     Plus more local benefits depending on your work location!   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT FREENOW: Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Through our multi-mobility app, we feature broad options for everyone across 9 European markets and over 180 cities. Millions of passengers can access services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, and public transport within a single app.  In July 2025 Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform, which connects riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together, Freenow and Lyft are creating a more caring and connected world, with transportation for everyone. We are a global, diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun. 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FREENOW

Location: Hamburg  We are looking for a Senior Internal Communications Manager (f/m/d) to lead the development and execution of internal communication across the European region. As the internal voice of the company, you will work closely with regional stakeholders and global teams to ensure alignment and consistency of communication across markets. Operating as a senior individual contributor with a high degree of autonomy, you will play a key role in strengthening employee engagement, reinforcing company culture, and supporting Freenow’s strategic business priorities while positioning the company as an employer of choice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE: * Build and execute internal communications strategies across Europe to inform, engage, and align employees with business priorities * Design and lead internal communication campaigns that reflect regional needs while staying aligned with global direction * Plan, create, and deliver clear and engaging communication across key channels such as Slack, All Hands meetings, email, and intranet * Roll out and adapt global communication to ensure local relevance and impact * Work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to shape messaging and ensure consistency across the organization * Develop compelling storytelling and campaigns that bring the company’s culture, strategy, and people to life * Manage the communication calendar, ensuring clear prioritization and timely delivery of key messages * Improve internal communication infrastructure by introducing new tools, formats, and ways of working, including leveraging AI where relevant * Act as a trusted advisor on sensitive and complex communication topics, including change management initiatives * Strengthen company culture through effective communication, events, and dialogue formats ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE: * University degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related field * 5–7+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or employer branding, ideally in a multicultural and matrixed environment * Proven experience in developing and implementing internal communication strategies across multiple channels and formats * Strong experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing across different levels of the organization * Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate business priorities into clear and engaging narratives * Experience with digital communication tools and platforms such as Slack, MS Teams, or intranet systems * Familiarity with AI tools and technologies that enhance communication effectiveness and content creation * Fluent in English; German is a strong plus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL: * Flexible working arrangements * LinkedIn Learning * Sabbatical & special leave policies * WeRoad partnership * Birthday, 24th + 31st December off * Short term EU work policy * Mobility Credit * Health Insurance * Employee assistance program     Plus more local benefits depending on your work location!   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT FREENOW: We are Freenow, the European taxi app with the broadest multi-mobility offering, available in 9 markets and over 180 cities. Our app gives millions of passengers the freedom to move with a wide choice of services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds and public transport.Headquartered in Hamburg and led by our CEO Thomas Zimmermann, we are on a mission to make urban mobility more efficient, sustainable and inclusive.Since July 2025 we have been part of Lyft, a global mobility platform connecting riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together we are building a more caring and connected world, creating new opportunities for innovation, growth and impact.

Etribes

ETRIBES * Zunächst befristet für 12-18 Monate  * Vollzeit * Hamburg DEINE MISSION Als unser B2B Marketing Manager ist deine Mission klar: Die Anzahl relevanter kommerzieller Gespräche für unser Business Development Team zu erhöhen. Du wirst Teil unseres engagierten, dreiköpfigen Marketing-Teams und übernimmst dabei die verantwortungsvolle Vertretung für eine Kollegin in Elternzeit. Du bist der Motor für unser Thought Leadership, entwickelst zielgerichtete Kampagnen und stärkst unsere Marktpräsenz durch strategischen Content und Events. Du arbeitest eng mit unserem Sales-Team zusammen, um Leads in qualifizierte Opportunities zu überführen Als Sparringspartner:in unseres Management-Teams und mit direkter Berichtslinie an unsere COO, Karo Junker de Neui, gestaltest du aktiv den Ausbau unserer Sales-Pipeline und treibst das Wachstum von Etribes voran. WAS DICH ERWARTET * Thought Leadership & Strategy: Du entwickelst und positioniert unsere Themenfelder, identifizierst Markttrends, formulierst pointierte POVs und schärfst unsere Differenzierung im Wettbewerb. * Content Pipeline & Distribution: Du verantwortest die gesamte Content-Planung und -Distribution und nutzt Referenzen, Case Studies und Showcases gezielt zur Positionierung und Leadgenerierung * Events & Market Presence: Du planst und steuerst unseren Auftritt auf Leitmessen, wie der K5, und konzipierst eigene Formate wie exklusive Roundtables, Dinner und Community-Events, um wertvolle C-Level-Kontakte zu generieren. * Executive Branding & Platforms: Du entwickelst und setzt LinkedIn-Strategien für unsere Partner um, platzierst sie als Speaker und Experten, treibst die Vermarktung von Formaten wie Podcasts voran und baust die damit verbundene Community strategisch aus. * Performance Measurement & KPIs: Du verantwortest das Tracking und analysierst die Performance deiner Maßnahmen. Daraus leitest du datengetriebene Optimierungen ab und entwickelst unsere KPIs kontinuierlich weiter Dein Erfolg ist also direkt an unsere Geschäftsziele gekoppelt. Du arbeitest an gemeinsamen KPIs wie der Generierung von Opportunities aus Zielaccounts und dem durch Marketing beeinflussten Umsatz. DAS BRINGST DU MIT * mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im Marketing, idealerweise in einem dynamischen Beratungs-, Agentur- oder B2B-Tech-Umfeld. * Nachweisliche Expertise in der Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Content-Marketing- und Lead-Nurturing-Strategien. * Du denkst strategisch und handelst pragmatisch; du kannst eine Themenarchitektur entwickeln, aber auch die Ärmel hochkrempeln und die Umsetzung vorantreiben. * Du denkst in Kampagnen und KPIs und triffst Entscheidungen am liebsten auf Basis von Daten * Du arbeitest eigenverantwortlich, strukturiert und bringst deine eigenen Ideen proaktiv ein * Du bringst ein gutes Verständnis dafür mit, wie moderne KI-Tools produktiv im Arbeitsalltag eingesetzt werden können. * Du bist ein Kommunikationstalent und hast Freude daran, komplexe Themen in überzeugende Inhalte und Kampagnen zu übersetzen. * Erfahrung in der Organisation und Durchführung von Events und im Stakeholder-Management auf C-Level-Ebene. * Exzellente Deutsch- und sehr gute Englischkenntnisse. * Du wohnst in Hamburg oder bist bereit nach Hamburg zu ziehen. * Du hast bereits Erfahrung in der Vermarktung von Podcasts oder ähnlichen Medienformaten gesammelt. DARAUF KANNST DU DICH FREUEN * Social Benefits: Wir bezuschussen dein DeutschlandTicket und deine Mitgliedschaft bei Urban Sports Club, bieten eine betriebliche Altersvorsorge sowie regelmäßige Events und Veranstaltungen. * Flexible Arbeitsmodelle: Du gestaltest deinen Arbeitsalltag flexibel, im Hamburger Office. * Buddy & Mentorship: Erfahrene Kolleg:innen stehen dir bei deinem Start und deiner Entwicklung zur Seite. * Knowledge is King: Du nimmst regelmäßig an Workshops und Trainings teil. Unser E-Days mit Keynote Speech und verschiedenen Sessions ist einmal im Monat festes Programm. * Teamspirit: Du wirst Teil eines dynamischen, wachsenden Teams in einer der führenden umsetzungsorientierten Digitalberatungen – bei uns werden flache Hierarchien und eine teamorientierte Unternehmenskultur gelebt. * Dogs in our Offices: Vierbeiner sind herzlich Willkommen.