Legal Counsel

About us

Founded in 2015 in Athens, Greece, Welcome redefines the way people travel by going above and beyond the commoditized transfer service and being the first company to deliver a complete, personalised, in-destination travel experience. From the moment a traveler arrives at a new destination, until their return journey home, Welcome accommodates all their travel needs, including transfers, sightseeing trips, and local information, in the easiest, friendliest, and most personalised way possible. Welcome's drivers are experts in the area and share their local know-how to make travellers feel at home wherever they are. The company has also introduced contactless rides, thorough cleaning protocols, and protective equipment to make every journey safe.

Being a travel tech startup, Welcome continues to grow and scale its operations and is quickly becoming a global category leader for in-destination travel services.

• One of the highest-rated global transportation companies with a rating of 4.9/5 stars.
• Expanded from 200 destinations last year to 350, achieving our ambitious 2024 growth target.
• Over 4,000 travel partners including 2,500 hotels, numerous vacation rentals, and travel agents, adding 50+ new ones every month.
• Over 2.5 million happy travellers every year.

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The Team

We are a group of vibrant, diverse people who love travelling and never settle on quality. Each one of us didn’t join Welcome by chance and believes deeply in what Welcome is trying to achieve, so we work relentlessly to make that happen. We challenge common logic, focus on design, put simplicity and usability first, and create memorable experiences. We keep learning and exploring better ways to serve our community and grow personally and professionally in our respective fields. We stay humble along the way, with a “pay it forward” mentality, but with big and bold goals.

About the Role

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance function and act as the primary operational legal partner across the organization.

Reporting directly to the Head of Legal & Compliance, this role focuses on data protection leadership as well as day-to-day legal execution, contract management, internal legal advisory and documentation ownership. While the Head of Legal & Compliance retains overall responsibility for legal strategy, regulatory positioning, and compliance governance, this role ensures high-quality execution, operational clarity, and scalable legal processes across the business.

You will serve as the first-level legal contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring that routine legal matters are handled efficiently and that complex, high-risk or strategic issues are properly escalated and aligned with the Head of Legal & Compliance.

This is a hands-on role designed for someone who enjoys structure, execution, ownership of processes, and building a well-organized legal function.

Responsibilities

Data Protection (Primary Focus)

• Own day-to-day data protection matters, ensuring compliance with EU & UK GDPR.
• Advise internal stakeholders on privacy requirements and best practices.
• Draft and review data protection documentation (including RoPAs, DPIAs, DPAs, SCCs, data transfer mechanisms etc.) and support privacy-by-design initiatives.
• Contribute to incident handling and continuous improvement of privacy processes.

Commercial & Corporate Legal Support

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and vendor contracts.
• Provide practical legal guidance to internal teams on routine business matters.
• Assess legal risk and escalate complex or high-impact matters when needed.

Legal Partner to the Business

• Act as the first-level legal point of contact for internal stakeholders.
• Structure and prioritize incoming legal requests.
• Ensure timely, high-quality legal support across departments.

Compliance & Expansion Support

• Support the execution of multi-jurisdiction compliance initiatives.
• Conduct regulatory research and coordinate with external advisors where required.

Legal Operations & Documentation

• Maintain and improve legal templates, documentation, and internal processes.
• Help build a structured and scalable Legal function.

Requirements:
• Experience: 2–5 years of work experience, preferably as an in-house legal counsel or in a business environment with international exposure.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law; an LL.M. in Commercial or International Business Law is considered a plus.
• GDPR Expertise: Proven experience in GDPR/ UK GDPR and data protection compliance; CIPP-E certification (or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• Business Acumen: Strong grounding in corporate law with a strategic approach to balancing legal risk and business growth.
• Communication: Top-level English proficiency, both written and oral, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for diverse audiences.
• Digital Native: Proficient in web and digital technologies; comfortable working in a fast-paced tech environment.
• Mindset: Self-starter with strong ownership, uncompromising attention to detail, and excellent time management skills.

What will give you an edge

• Direct experience in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Previous experience in international expansion projects.
• Further education or experience in the technology field.

Benefits:
• Vibrant and fresh work environment
• Flexible work-from-home policy
• The tools you need to perform your daily tasks successfully
• L&D personal budget
• Private Insurance Plan
• +4 extra PTO days annually
• The unique opportunity to join “the next big thing” at ground level

Interested? If we got you excited and you think you have what it takes to join a young, well-funded, and fast-growing startup, then just hit the "Apply for this job" button!