Legal Counsel Digital and Platform Services (all genders)

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
Legal, Compliance & Governance

As part of our "Competence Center eCommerce Law", you will contribute to shape the legal set up of Zalando’s platform activities, processes and reporting requirements resulting from the Digital Services Act (DSA) and related Platform Regulation. In this role you will be the direct point of contact for Zalando’s Product Design, Social Commerce, Content Moderation teams, various expert teams and Compliance Teams and ensure that DSA related requirements are fulfilled  and  our customers’ trust maintained. You will be part of an exciting wider team that is also responsible for E-Commerce Law, Logistics and Transportation Law, Trademark & IP Law as well as Product Safety Compliance and Sustainability Law. 

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. 


We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. 

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups 

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

  • Support the numerous teams dealing with DSA relevant content and functionalities at Zalando comprising to provide the legal set up for content moderation and to manage respective Terms of Use including moderation principles and fair use policies. 

  • Provide legal advice to content creation and moderation teams to deal with third party and/ or user generated content on the platform.  

  • In alignment with our Compliance and Public Affairs team you support the analysis and continuous implementation of legal topics at EU and national level and their application in the company, especially with regards to the DSA and related Platform regulation.  

  • You keep a holistic overview of Zalando’s current and future Social and eCommerce related activities with DSA relevance and take over the role of DSA Governance Coordination within the Corporate Governance Team. In this role you ensure that DSA related matters are addressed by the respective Corporate Governance experts and act as close collaboration partner for the Compliance team to support DSA audit circles.    

  • Work within a leading European fashion and lifestyle platform to solve new, innovative  approaches  - both legally as well as operationally.

  • You can expect a competitive salary and rewarding perks.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

  • You have successfully completed state exams with above-average results, preferably with a grade of "fully satisfactory", or a comparable qualification from another European jurisdiction.

  • You have at least 4 years of professional experience from a law firm or a company in the area of social commerce or social media. 

  • You have profound knowledge in the area of platform regulation (in particular DSA). Experience in DSA litigation or Audit participation is a plus. 

  • You have an excellent command of English.

  • You are interested in familiarizing yourself quickly with the issues mentioned and growing with your responsibilities.

  • You are also interested in the economic and business context.

  • You enjoy taking on new challenges, thinking and acting quickly and managing and initiating projects independently.  

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

  • Employee shares program

  • 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

  • 2 paid volunteering days a year

  • Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration  

  • Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

  • 27 days of vacation a year to start

  • Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

  • Family services, including counseling and support

  • Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

  • Mental health support and coaching available

Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us 

Recruiter

Isabell Engels

isabell.engels@zalando.de

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Über Zalando

Es ist die perfekte Zeit, sich Zalando auf unserer Reise anzuschließen, das führende E-Commerce-Ökosystem für den europäischen Mode- und Lifestyle-Markt aufzubauen. Hilf uns, rund 50 Millionen aktiven Kund*innen in 25 Märkten ein inspirierendes und qualitätsorientiertes Einkaufserlebnis für Mode- und Lifestyle-Produkte zahlreicher Marken aus einer Hand zu bieten. Oder sei Teil unserer Zalando Logistik-, Software- und Service-Infrastruktur, um Marken und Einzelhändler bei ihren E-Commerce-Transaktionen in ganz Europa zu unterstützen – sowohl auf als auch außerhalb der Zalando Plattform. Komm zu uns, um mit diesem Ökosystem einen positiven Wandel in der Mode- und Lifestylebranche zu bewirken.