Senior Legal Counsel; Corporate & M&A)

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Freenow

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Berlin, Germany (Hybrid)

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Experienced legal professional with expertise in Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions; specific years of experience and qualifications not specified in source

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The legal landscape in Berlin is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the convergence of deep tech, mobility innovation, and complex cross-border regulatory frameworks. When a platform like Freenow
—Europe's leading multi-mobility app integrating taxis, ride-hailing, e-scooters, and public transport—posts for a Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate & M&A), it signals more than a vacancy. It marks a strategic inflection point for a company navigating the choppy waters of market consolidation, regulatory scrutiny, and aggressive growth targets. For the ambitious legal professional, this role represents a rare gateway to operate at the intersection of high-stakes corporate strategy and cutting-edge mobility technology.

"In-house roles at scale-ups like Freenow aren't just about drafting contracts; they are about architecting the legal skeleton that allows a business to move fast without breaking things—regulators, competitors, or internal culture."

Traditional M&A experience in manufacturing or static service industries rarely prepares counsel for the velocity of the mobility sector. Freenow operates in a space defined by regulatory fragmentation
—every European city has distinct licensing regimes, labor classifications for drivers, data sovereignty rules, and environmental mandates. A Senior Counsel here doesn't merely execute a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA); they must anticipate how a tuck-in acquisition of an e-moped operator in Madrid triggers state aid rules in Germany or GDPR cross-border transfer mechanisms.

The role likely involves steering strategic partnerships and joint ventures with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), public transit authorities, and fleet operators. This requires a counsel who speaks fluent "commercial" and "tech" alongside legalese. You are effectively the General Counsel's right hand for inorganic growth, translating board-level ambition into watertight term sheets that survive the scrutiny of the Bundeskartellamt and the European Commission.

The hybrid model specified in the posting is not a perk; it is an operational necessity. Berlin serves as Freenow's headquarters, but the legal function services a pan-European footprint. Physical presence in the Berlin office (likely Mitte or Kreuzberg) facilitates the "war room" dynamics required for live deal sprints—negotiating earn-out mechanisms at 11 PM with counter parties in London or Paris. Remote days allow for the deep work: drafting complex side letters, coordinating multi-jurisdictional due diligence data rooms, and aligning with external counsel networks across 15+ markets.

For candidates relocating or already based in Germany, this role offers a front-row seat to German corporate governance (AktG, GmbHG) applied in a modern, agile context. You aren't advising a static Mittelstand client; you are building the legal playbook for a digital champion.

With 75 applicants already clicking "Apply" within days, the bar is high. To transition from "clicked apply" to "offer letter," your narrative must demonstrate three…