Head of Legal

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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.

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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.

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.

Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars. And we need your help on this mission!
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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.

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.
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• <point>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.</point>
• <point>Draft and negotiate commercial contracts (partnerships, suppliers, cities), building scalable templates and processes that enable speed while managing real risks.</point>
• <point>Lead legal workstreams for debt financing (including asset-backed structures), equity raises, and investor negotiations, managing security packages, covenants, and lender requirements.</point>
• <point>Own the legal regulatory strategy across markets — city tenders, permits, and licensing — partnering with operations and public policy to win and retain markets.</point>
• <point>Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal guidance to the leadership team, anticipating and navigating fragmented, evolving regulatory environments across Europe.</point>

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• <point>You have strong in-house legal leadership experience, ideally complemented by a top-tier law firm background.</point>
• <point>You have a builder-operator mindset — comfortable starting from zero, building structure in ambiguity, and rolling up your sleeves to execute directly.</point>
• <point>You have strong commercial judgement, understanding business trade-offs beyond legal theory and enabling decisions rather than blocking them.</point>
• <point>You have experience in regulated industries (mobility, transport, energy, fintech, telecom, or similar) or multi-country operations in Europe.</point>
• <point>You have transactional strength — confident leading financing and structuring discussions and engaging directly with lenders, investors, and senior stakeholders.</point>
• <point>You have sharp regulatory instincts, understanding how regulators and cities think and can operate in fragmented, evolving regulatory environments.</point>
• <point>You have a cost-disciplined approach, knowing how to use external counsel without overspending and building lean, efficient processes.</point>

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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!
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• <point>Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.</point>
• <point>Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 50+ countries.</point>
• <point>Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.</point>
• <point>Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.</point>
• <point>Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.</point>
• <point>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.</point>
• <point>Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.</point>
• <point>Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.</point>
• <point>Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.</point>
• <point>Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.</point>
• <point>Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.</point>
• <point>Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.</point>
• <point>Balance flexibility and in-person collaboration with our hybrid model, including at least 12 monthly in-office days.</point>

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  <text>*Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.</text>
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