Head of Legal

<p>&lt;gh-intro&gt;<br>&nbsp; &lt;text&gt;<br>We're looking for a Head of Legal to design and build a standalone Legal function for Bolt's Micromobility business, spanning commercial contracts, financing transactions, regulatory strategy, and multi-jurisdictional governance in one of Europe's most complex sectors.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;/text&gt;<br>&lt;/gh-intro&gt;</p> <p>&lt;gh-about-us&gt;<br>&nbsp; &lt;title&gt;About us&lt;/title&gt;<br>&nbsp; &lt;text&gt;</p> <p>With over 200 million users in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.</p> <p>We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or ability.</p> <p>Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars. And we need your help on this mission!<br>&nbsp; &lt;/text&gt;<br>&lt;/gh-about-us&gt;</p> <p>&lt;gh-role-detail&gt;<br>&nbsp; &lt;title&gt;About the role&lt;/title&gt;<br>&nbsp; &lt;text&gt;<br>You will build the Micromobility Legal function from scratch, designing the strategy, hiring the team, and delivering hands-on across contracts, regulatory affairs, financing, and corporate governance. This role supports a multi-jurisdiction business and sits at the centre of regulation, financing, and market expansion, working directly with the CEO and leadership team on the company's most critical decisions.</p> <p>You'll define what to build in-house versus outsource, manage external counsel efficiently, and scale a lean, high-impact legal team over time. This is a role for someone who is as comfortable drafting a supplier contract as they are leading a debt financing workstream with lenders.<br>&nbsp; &lt;/text&gt;<br>&lt;/gh-role-detail&gt;</p> <p>&lt;gh-responsibilities&gt;<br>&nbsp; &lt;title&gt;Main tasks and responsibilities:&lt;/title&gt;<br>&nbsp; &lt;bulletpoints&gt;</p> <ul> <li>&lt;point&gt;Build and scale a lean, high-impact Legal function, defining what to build in-house versus outsource, managing external counsel efficiently, and hiring a high-performing team over time.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Draft and negotiate commercial contracts (partnerships, suppliers, cities), building scalable templates and processes that enable speed while managing real risks.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Lead legal workstreams for debt financing (including asset-backed structures), equity raises, and investor negotiations, managing security packages, covenants, and lender requirements.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Own the legal regulatory strategy across markets — city tenders, permits, and licensing — partnering with operations and public policy to win and retain markets.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal guidance to the leadership team, anticipating and navigating fragmented, evolving regulatory environments across Europe.&lt;/point&gt;</li> </ul> <p><br>&nbsp; &lt;/bulletpoints&gt;<br>&lt;/gh-responsibilities&gt;</p> <p>&lt;gh-requirements&gt;<br>&nbsp; &lt;title&gt;About you:&lt;/title&gt;<br>&nbsp; &lt;bulletpoints&gt;</p> <ul> <li>&lt;point&gt;You have strong in-house legal leadership experience, ideally complemented by a top-tier law firm background.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;You have a builder-operator mindset — comfortable starting from zero, building structure in ambiguity, and rolling up your sleeves to execute directly.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;You have strong commercial judgement, understanding business trade-offs beyond legal theory and enabling decisions rather than blocking them.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;You have experience in regulated industries (mobility, transport, energy, fintech, telecom, or similar) or multi-country operations in Europe.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;You have transactional strength — confident leading financing and structuring discussions and engaging directly with lenders, investors, and senior stakeholders.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;You have sharp regulatory instincts, understanding how regulators and cities think and can operate in fragmented, evolving regulatory environments.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;You have a cost-disciplined approach, knowing how to use external counsel without overspending and building lean, efficient processes.&lt;/point&gt;</li> </ul> <p><br>&nbsp; &lt;/bulletpoints&gt;<br>&nbsp; &lt;text&gt;<br>Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don't tick every box, please consider applying!<br>&nbsp; &lt;/text&gt;<br>&lt;/gh-requirements&gt;</p> <p>&lt;gh-perks&gt;<br>&nbsp; &lt;title&gt;Why you’ll love it here:&lt;/title&gt;<br>&nbsp; &lt;bulletpoints&gt;</p> <ul> <li>&lt;point&gt;Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 50+ countries.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Enjoy the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode with a minimum of 3 days in the office each week to foster strong connections and teamwork.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Balance flexibility and in-person collaboration with our hybrid model, including at least 12 monthly in-office days.&lt;/point&gt;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp; &lt;/bulletpoints&gt;<br>&nbsp; &lt;text&gt;*Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.&lt;/text&gt;<br>&lt;/gh-perks&gt;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>#LI-Hybrid</p></div>