Head of Legal, Corporate at GetYourGuide

Change the way the world travels

Be part of the GetYourGuide journey and connect people with unforgettable travel experiences worldwide. Since 2009, millions of travelers have booked unique activities with us in over 12,000 cities. Our headquarters in Berlin is supported by 16 other local offices across the globe. 

Ready to join a diverse community of over 850 fellow explorers dedicated to revolutionizing the travel experience industry? Check out our careers site to learn more.

Team mission

GetYourGuide’s Legal Team is passionate about our business and our customers. With Legal Team presence in Berlin, New York and Zurich, we are trusted and pragmatic business partners, operating in a fast paced environment. Our team finds practicable and innovative solutions for complex problems, manages legal risks and promotes integrity.

You will be a trusted business partner for all company stakeholders, acting as both an enabler and guardian of the company. In this role you will develop a deep understanding of our business and tech stack, while participating directly in negotiations with international and external stakeholders.

We are an international and multidisciplinary team with expertise in various fields of law. Serving our business flexibly, we often also work on topics outside of our core specialty. You will be able to count on amazing, highly motivated colleagues who truly enjoy working together and are eager to learn from each other. The position offers lots of opportunities for personal and professional growth within a fast moving environment. We enable you to work

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and adaptable Corporate Lawyer to join our legal team as Head of Legal, Corporate. In this role, you will lead another corporate legal counsel and collaborate closely with the rest of the legal team, which includes commercial and privacy attorneys, as well as our governance, risk and compliance tam function.We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Corporate Lawyer to join our legal team as Head of Legal, Corporate. This role involves leading another corporate legal counsel and working closely with the broader legal team, which includes commercial and privacy attorneys, as well as our governance, risk, and compliance function. This role reports to the Director of Legal.

The ideal candidate will be a Swiss (preferred) or German qualified lawyer with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience, including significant time in both private practice and in-house. You should thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and possess a "generalist" mindset, comfortable managing a wide range of legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate & Finance:
  Advise on a wide range of corporate and finance matters, including company structuring, corporate governance, and financing arrangements.
• Mergers & Acquisitions:
  Lead and support M&A transactions and other strategic projects from due diligence through to integration.
• Real Estate:
  Manage real estate transactions, including leases and related property matters.
• Employment Law:
  Provide pragmatic advice on employment law topics and compliance with labor laws.
• Equity Plans:
  Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of employee equity and incentive plans.
• Generalist Legal Support:
  Act as a trusted advisor and “all-rounder” for internal stakeholders, providing legal guidance on a broad range of business issues.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  Work closely with business teams, executive management, and external counsel to deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer in Switzerland (preferred) or Germany. 
• Minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house roles.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate, finance, M&A, real estate, employment, and equity plan matters.
• Fluent German and English (written and spoken) are required.
• Experience in a fast-paced growth company is required.
• Experience working with a publicly listed company is highly desired.
• Strong commercial acumen, hands-on approach, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

How we’ll make your career journey extraordinary

• Annual personal growth budget and mentorship programs for continuous learning and development
• Work from anywhere in the world for 40 days per year
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Opportunities to collaborate and socialize with team members through quarterly team events and yearly company-wide events
• Monthly transportation and fitness budget
• Discounts for you, your friends, and family on GetYourGuide activities
• Language reimbursement program
• Health and wellness benefits

And more…

How to apply

Submit your CV/resume in English using the form below. For tips and insights into our hiring process and culture, check out ‘how we hire’ and ‘life at GetYourGuide’. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at [email protected].

We’re an equal opportunities employer

Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to their skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with your application. 

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