Responsibilities
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Lead and develop a team of lawyers across Europe, fostering a high-performance and solutions-oriented culture.
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Oversee all legal matters for marketplace sellers, including contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and sanctions management.
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Advise on EU product compliance, covering safety standards, labeling, packaging waste, and ecodesign requirements.
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Provide guidance on cross-border trade, including the EU–Turkey Customs Union, import duties, and IOSS/OSS schemes.
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Manage payment regulation compliance and lead contract negotiations with Payment Service Provider (PSP) partners.
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Draft and manage logistics agreements, including warehouse, supplier, and last-mile carrier contracts and liability.
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Translate EU regulatory developments into actionable guidance for internal Operations, Finance, and Product teams.
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Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies.
Expected Qualifications
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Law degree from a recognized institution; bar admission is considered a strong advantage.
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Minimum 10 years of legal experience, with a track record in at least two core areas of the responsibilities listed.
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Proven experience in a legal team lead or people management role, with a focus on mentoring junior lawyers.
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Deep knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks applicable to e-commerce, marketplaces, and international trade.
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Expert ability to negotiate complex, multi-party commercial contracts within international corporate structures.
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Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset, capable of proposing practical, business-enabling risk solutions.
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Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in German, Romanian or Greek is a significant plus.