Lead, Compliance and Litigation

Foodpanda, a part of the Delivery Hero Group, is a leading local delivery platform operating in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is included in the MDAX stock market index. Our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and directly to customers’ doors. We are seeking a skilled legal professional to lead our Lahore business team, ensuring legal compliance and risk management while supporting business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Lahore business legal team by providing strategic updates to senior leadership on all legal matters. Conduct comprehensive legal risk assessments across business operations to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and risk management protocols. Formulate and manage litigation strategies, including oversight of external counsel, monitoring case progression, controlling costs, and driving favorable legal outcomes. Ensure full statutory compliance and manage sensitive law enforcement inquiries with discretion and professionalism. Develop and implement compliance policies, liaising effectively with regulatory bodies and external partners to proactively resolve legal issues. Draft complex, non-templated agreements and provide authoritative legal opinions on intricate commercial and regulatory matters. Mentor and support the professional development of legal team members, monitor regulatory changes, and ensure consistent application of legal standards throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is mandatory. A Master’s in Law (LLM) or a relevant postgraduate diploma is preferred. Candidates should have between 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in corporate litigation, regulatory compliance, or legal counsel roles. Experience within a multinational company, technology platform, or reputable law firm is highly desirable. A strong understanding of local statutory frameworks, compliance regimes, and protocols for handling sensitive law enforcement inquiries is essential. The role requires excellent leadership and decision-making skills, along with strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

While not explicitly stated, candidates with advanced legal qualifications and experience in multinational or tech-driven environments will be favored. The position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, fast-paced global organization that values innovation and leadership. Employees at Delivery Hero benefit from a culture built on six core Leadership Principles: owning responsibilities end-to-end, diving deep into data, delivering value quickly, fostering a positive and trusting work environment, continuously raising performance standards, and maintaining humility through ongoing learning and improvement.

Joining Delivery Hero means becoming part of a unified team that actively shapes a transformative culture and drives impactful business results. If you are a motivated legal professional ready to lead and grow within a global delivery platform, this role offers a challenging and rewarding career path.