Senior Legal Counsel, Just Eat Takeaway.com
12 Months FTC, Legal Commercial, Partners & Consumers
More information about location
3 days a week in office
Global online food, grocery and retail delivery marketplace
Job no longer available
Global online food, grocery and retail delivery marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
More information about location
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
Empowering everyday convenience.
Role
Who you are
- Legal professional qualified in the UK, the Netherlands, or another common law jurisdiction, with proven relevant legal work experience (in private practice and/or in-house)
- A strong negotiator with proven experience in high-stakes commercial contract negotiations, preferably within consumer-facing or fast-paced business environments
- Experience working in-house in the grocery, retail, mobility or travel sectors, or other consumer-facing industry would be a benefit
- Expertise in Dutch and/or English contract law is preferred, while knowledge of contract law in other JET markets is advantageous
- Demonstrated management experience with the ability to lead across teams and geographies, driving results and managing complex, high-value transactions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional languages such as German, Italian, Spanish, Polish or other European languages are a bonus
What the job involves
- As a Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll become part of the group Legal Commercial - Partners and Consumers team
- We are looking for a driven person with a primary focus on negotiating partnerships across multiple markets
- This can include negotiating contracts, resolving disputes and providing strategic legal advice in relation to our restaurant, grocery, retail and loyalty partners
- You’ll also have the opportunity to work on consumer and platform regulatory matters
- Your leadership skills will be essential, as you will support a dynamic team of commercial lawyers, driving results and ensuring the team's high performance
- In this role, you’ll deliver pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to the global JET business in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Your decisions will be critical to the continued expansion of our business, shaping how we secure strategic partnerships and deliver exceptional service to customers and partners
- Be a legal business leader, partnering with key commercial teams such as global and local Sales and Marketing across global markets
- Negotiate high-value strategic partnership contracts with top-tier branded restaurant groups, retail chains, and corporate clients
- Take ownership of developing and implementing processes, systems, and training to streamline contract negotiations and empower the business to reach its goals
- Work closely with a high-caliber legal team across multiple markets, while confidently making independent decisions and providing specialized legal expertise
- Lead and inspire a talented team of lawyers, driving performance and supporting their professional growth
- As a good communicator, you’re able to answer questions and present information in an easy-to-understand way, and you’ll take the lead in educating the business in a pragmatic and business friendly way via self-serve tools and resources.
Application process
- Closing Date: 22.04.25
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than stated should we receive a high number of applicants
Our take
Just Eat Takeaway, born from the merger of Just Eat and the Dutch-born Takeaway.com, stands as a formidable force in the realm of food delivery. Surpassing expectations, this union has made way for the world's largest online food delivery entity outside of China. Bolstering its stature further, the company made a significant move in 2021 by venturing into the US market through the acquisition of Grubhub, solidifying its position as a major player in the industry.
However, amidst its successes, Just Eat Takeaway faces competition from competitors like Uber Eats and Deliveroo. While it dominates the UK market, its global revenue pales in comparison its its rivals, such as Delivery Hero and DoorDash. Nonetheless, the company's established stronghold in one of the world's largest food delivery markets offers a degree of stability amid the fluctuating demands of customers witnessed in recent years.
To stay in the game, Just Eat Takeaway has grown to operate across 17 countries and 356,000 partners, via acquisitions and organic growth. It's also entered the grocery and retail delivery market alongside its primary restaurant delivery service. Though one of the last to venture into the grocery delivery sector, it has secured a partnership with the Co-Op, indicating a proactive approach to the market. Furthermore, the company continues to carve out its niche by offering exclusive services, such as being the sole courier for Domino's Pizza in the UK and Ireland, adding unique value to its offerings.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Apr 2014
$82.4m
SERIES B
Jan 2012
$14.7m
SERIES A
Total funding: $97.1m
Company benefits
- Leisure and Lifestyle: These benefits are designed to help you make the most of your time and enjoy everyday life: Generous annual leave entitlement | An additional day off to celebrate your birthday - take it whenever suits you | Flexibility to buy or sell holiday days (within an annual limit) | Monthly meal allowance to enjoy food at work or at home | Access to discounts, cashback offers and savings via an employee portal
- Protecting the Future: These benefits are designed to give you and your loved ones peace of mind: Life insurance cover from your first day of employment | Income protection support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injury | Pension scheme with company contributions and the flexibility to increase your own contributions
- Health and Wellbeing: Helping you stay physically and mentally healthy: Private medical insurance options, depending on your role and location | Enhanced family leave for maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave | Annual eye care benefits, including eye tests and financial support for glasses | Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) | Office perks including healthy snacks and drinks | Mental health support, including on-site coaching and access to wellness platforms
Company values
- Lead: We’re proud to be a global leader in the online food and retail delivery market. Not just in choice and order numbers, but also by creating innovative and sustainable solutions
- Deliver: We deliver more than just fantastic food and goods, both to our customers and ourselves. We work together to ensure success and grow our business
- Care: We care for our customers and restaurant partners by understanding their needs. This care also extends to society at large, from ethical choices to environmental initiatives
Company HQ
Eastern Docklands, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Articles
Leadership
Jitse Groen
(CEO)Originally the founder of Takeaway.com, prior to the company's 2020 merger with Just Eat. Previously served as CEO for GRIB BV.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Just Eat Takeaway.com
- With a global presence in 17 markets and employees from over 100 nationalities, our inclusive company culture is central to everything we do and we are committed to living our values to create a place in which everyone feels they truly belong.
- We want to encourage everyone to step into each other's world and to embrace new perspectives, continue to inspire innovation and, ultimately, to gain valuable insights that creates a sense of belonging and help grow our global business.
- Our Communities are the heart of our culture. They are employee-led advocacy groups supported by company resources and budget, driving inclusion and diversity through collaboration on internal communications, organising and sponsoring events, and empowering allyship.
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