Legal Counsel ( German ) (f / m / d )

Company Description

Omio’s vision is to enable people to travel seamlessly anywhere, anyway. We are bringing all global transport into a single distribution system and creating end-to-end magical consumer journeys.

With Omio you can compare and book trains, buses, ferries and flights anywhere in Europe, the US, and Canada with one simple search, on mobile, app or desktop. By offering transparent pricing and easy booking, Omio makes travel planning simple, flexible and personal.

Omio is the largest source of inventory, with 1000+ suppliers operating in 39 countries. Our brands also include Rome2Rio for global discovery, while Omio powers ticketing and journeys, which attract 900m+ users every year. Our offices are based in Berlin, Prague, Melbourne, Brazil, Bangalore, and London.

We are a growing team of more than 400 passionate employees from more than 50 countries who share the same vision: to create a single tool to help send travellers almost anywhere in the world.

Job Description

As Legal Counsel in Omio’s Legal Team you will be directly responsible for a broad range of
commercial work, dealing with teams throughout Omio’s business. You will also work on
corporate matters such as the incorporation of new group companies to facilitate Omio’s
international expansion and transactions such as financing rounds and company
acquisitions.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Working with Omio’s commercial teams to negotiate contracts with transport service providers and other important suppliers
• Working with the finance and tax teams in relation to group expansion matters and the creation of new group companies
• Advising the business on data privacy matters arising throughout the group, liaising with the DPO where necessary, and continuing to develop the compliance roadmap for GDPR compliance
• Preparing and delivering short training sessions for the business – for example, on basic contract law and on relevant IP issues 
• Assisting with corporate documentation and company secretarial matters for group companies
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislative and regulatory obligations and advising the business on practical implications
• Handling disputes and litigation matters and liaising with external counsel where
• appropriate.

Qualifications

• EU (ideally German) qualified lawyer with at least two years’ relevant experience, ideally including working in-house.
• Fluent in English and German. Other languages are a plus.

• You will have great communication skills and be confident in advising colleagues at all levels of the organisation

• You will have good legal drafting skills and be able to provide clear and concise written advice

• You will have an international outlook and be prepared to deal with different
  jurisdictions

• You will enjoy working in a small team in a growing company, with the flexibility and responsibility.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you? #LifeAtOmio

This role is based on-site at Omio's modern & friendly head office in Warschauer Platz, giving you a great environment to learn, grow and develop your career, surround by like minded colleagues, this role also offers flexible working, 50% home/office. 

• Have an impact. With innovation and smart technology, we are changing the way people travel, and you too can have an impact on this ride.
• A competitive and attractive compensation package
• A diverse team of more than 45 nationalities

Diversity makes us stronger

We value diversity and welcome all applicants regardless of ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age or disability.

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