We're looking for a motivated and ambitious Head of Labour Law (m/f/d) to help develop our team, support our company’s next phase of growth, and directly impact our success.
At Flix, we believe great leadership comes in many forms, including co-leadership and job-sharing models which enable flexibility, encourage diversity of thought, and ensure a balanced and collaborative approach to leadership. We are excited to welcome applications for this role from individuals interested in full-time or job-sharing options.
Your Tasks – Paint the world green
- Global Leadership: You will be responsible for all labour law matters worldwide, leading the Labour Law division with an international scope, supported by your direct report.
- Strategic Legal Advisory: You will provide high-level as well as operational / tactical legal counsel to our C-level executives and senior management on both individual and collective labour law topics across multiple jurisdictions.
- Pragmatic & Business-Oriented Solutions: You will develop tailored and practical legal solutions to support Flix’s growth, expansion and profitability, ensuring compliance while enabling agility in a dynamic business environment.
- Company-Wide Legal Frameworks: You will design and implement sustainable labour law strategies, including frameworks for compensation structures, employee participation programs, and other company-wide policies.
- Contract Negotiations & Review: You will independently lead contract negotiations, reviews, and policy development, ensuring legal soundness while balancing business needs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will be the go-to expert for all labour law-related matters, proactively advising various departments and confidently guiding internal stakeholders as well as our local HR Business Partners through complex legal landscapes.
- Alignment with Legal & Compliance: You will work closely with our Legal & Compliance team to develop aligned and strategic approaches to labour law challenges across our global operations.
Your Profile – Ready to hop on board
- Fully qualified lawyer (m/f/d) with two successfully completed state examinations.
- At least 8 years of relevant labour law experience in a fast-paced corporate environment or a law firm advising clients in growth industries.
- Proven experience in a global context, with strong familiarity in German labour law policies, employee participation programs, and their tax implications.
- Strategic leadership skills, including the ability to guide and manage external local law firms when needed to ensure compliance across different jurisdictions.
- A strong business mindset, with the ability to translate legal complexities into pragmatic, actionable solutions that support the company’s growth and operational goals.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of explaining complex legal topics in a clear, concise, and business-oriented manner.
- Fluency in German and English is required; additional languages are a plus.
Our Perks – More than just a job
- You have an impact. With innovation and smart technology, we are creating the easiest way to travel. We want your ideas and give you autonomy to make them reality.
- Flix is flexible. Organize your own schedule with trust-based hours and up to 60 days of working from (m)anywhere. We are an office-first company, and we encourage all employees to come regularly to their local office.
- Travelling is our passion. Discover the world with your free Flix rides and bring along your friends and family for half price.
- Teamwork makes the dream work. Our FlixTeam has people from over 80 different nations. We work in a multicultural environment where we can challenge and support each other.
- We're not only green in colour. We’re building for the long term, and that means protecting our planet. We constantly test new green technologies and compensate for the CO2 after all our business travel since 2018.
- Your well-being is important to us. To treat your mind and body we will give you a competitive paid time off package, mental health support including 1:1 consultations with a psychologist, and a neat discount on UrbanSportsClub memberships. Senior Legal Counsel, Labour Relations, Syndikusrechtsanwalt, Rechtsanwalt
Want to rewrite the history of mobility with us? Then join our ride and apply now. We're excited to hear from you! We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.
About Flix
We are a global mobility provider with headquarters in Europe and the United States. Since 2013, we have changed the way millions of people have traveled, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable and eco-friendly travel. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, we have quickly established one of the largest long-distance mobility networks in the world – and our journey has just begun.
The following video shows our amazing success story:
