Government Relations Specialist (Athens)

Company Info:

Hop is a leading shared mobility platform in Eastern Europe, launched in December 2019 with its electric scooter sharing service. We have a big role in the everyday life of commuters, currently in 20+ major cities in the region. We are obsessed with customers' needs in every sense, which rewards us with tens of thousands of daily rides. Within the next few years, we will expand our coverage into different cities/countries and diversify the types of electric vehicles to achieve our shared mobility vision for the cities of our future.

With the support of the investments we have received in the past, we are firmly moving ahead to reach our vision of creating better, livable and greener cities.

In order to reach this exciting future, we want to strengthen our team with our new teammate and see you among us.

Main Responsibilites: 

• Licensing & Permitting: Lead the end-to-end application process for micro-mobility licenses in new target cities (with a focus on Northern Greece, including Serres, Katerini, and beyond).
• Institutional Liaison: Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Greek Municipalities, Local Authorities, and Police Departments.
• Dossier Management: Prepare, submit, and track comprehensive technical dossiers and legal documentation required by local regulations.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Stay ahead of changes in Greek transportation laws and municipal cleaning/public space regulations to ensure hop’s 100% compliance.
• Stakeholder Strategy: Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with Mayors, Vice-Mayors of Mobility, and urban planners to position hop as the preferred mobility partner.
• Reporting: Monitor fleet performance via backend systems to report environmental impact and operational success to city councils.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Politics, Communications, Law, Public Relations or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in public policy, government relations or legal consultancy within Greece. Experience in the mobility or tech sector is a big plus.
• Familiarity with the Greek Civil Code (AK) and administrative procedures related to public space usage. 
• An existing network within Greek local government or public administration.
• Residing in Athens or having no restrictions on residing in this location.
• Having a valid driving license, able to actively drive and not have any travel restriction.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Word, Excel/Google Sheets.
• Native-level Greek (essential for drafting legal agreements and municipal petitions) and professional fluency in English.

What We Offer:

• A chance to shape the future of sustainable urban transport in Greece with Hop
• Dynamic working environment in a fast-growing international scale-up.
• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to lead strategic expansion projects.