If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 25 countries. Every year, +200k merchants generate over 4B€ in sales through our platform and over 20M customers get their goods delivered in minutes.

Together we revolutionize the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

🤝 Our culture and strong values. 

• We have an ‘’office-first’’ culture and we place collaboration at the center of everything we do! 
• We have a non-vanilla personality and feedback mindset. We don’t shy away from difficult conversations - we see them as a gift! 
• We work with high intensity and have fun along the way.  We also celebrate the wins (a lot!). 
• We celebrate diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. 

💪Our career development philosophy. 

• We are building a talent house of high performing teams and leaders. We invest in people who raise the bar and help others reach their full potential. 
• We take ownership of our career development. We don’t believe in linear and predictable career paths - we create the job of our dreams! 
• We embrace opportunities to move the needle and make an impact beyond our scope. 

🤝Our commitment to being a force for good. 

• Our platform is an important economic tool for millions of people (customers, partners, couriers) and we are taking action to amplify our positive impact. 
• We invest in doing good by dedicating time and resources into social and environmental initiatives. 
• We have the ambition of being DIB role models across the tech industry. We are creating environments, systems, and processes that provide equal opportunities, break biases, and empower our communities.

 

We have a vision: To give everyone easy access to anything in their cities. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

Glovo keeps growing day after day, that's why we are looking for an experienced and hands-on Sr. Lawyer that will work with the HQ Legal Team of the company and with the Portuguese local team on managing the day to day implications in the business.

THE JOURNEY

 

• Have a 360º role, providing legal support to all departments of the business
• Assess and advice on the launch of new verticals, projects, commercial activities and operations challenges
• Review, analyse, negotiate and draft all kind of contracts with all the players involved in the business
• Attend requests and prepare inspections of the labour authority. Develop the strategy and prepare trials in the labour jurisdiction in coordination with external lawyers and the HQ team. Represent Glovo in litigation matters related to our business model.
• Be the main legal point of contact of Portugal and be the reference of the local team for all legal matters related to the Portuguese market
• Get your hands dirty – when there is a problem, you will find a way to fix it
• Actively collaborate with your colleagues and learn from each other in a supportive environment that allows you to grow, develop and make a difference
• Governance, risk and compliance  -  assist with the drafting and revising of local policies and procedures and creating communications and training (e.g., web/e-learning) related to these documents.Work closely with global stakeholders. Assist with assessments and investigations and related mitigation efforts. Be a local compliance officer.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• At least 9-10 years of working experience as in-house legal counsel or in a law firm with proven experience in labour law, regulatory law, commercial contracts and corporate law
• Native Portuguese speaker
• Advanced English (speaking and drafting)
• Knowledge of other languages is a plus 
• Knowledge of labour matters
• Knowledge of other fields of law (compliance, corporate, litigation and data protection are a plus)
• Highly motivated in the world of start-ups and new technologies
• Problem solver, Multitasking, Thinking out of the box, Organized and detail-oriented person
• International profile, able to work in a flexible, collaborative, and multidisciplinary environment
• An empathetic, inclusive and curious attitude

We are always looking for the best candidates, so if you think you would be a good fit even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements we would love to hear from you!

Individuals representing diverse profiles, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

• 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
• 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
• 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
• 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
• 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!