Lead, Compliance and Litigation

About the Position

We are seeking a Lead, Compliance and Litigation expert to join our team in Lahore, Pakistan. This role involves leading the business team, providing strategic updates to senior leadership, and managing legal risks and compliance across our global operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Lahore business team and provide strategic updates to senior leadership on legal matters.
• Conduct legal risk assessments across business operations to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and risk management protocols.
• Formulate and manage litigation strategies, overseeing external counsel, case progression, cost management, and legal outcomes.
• Ensure statutory compliance, manage sensitive law enforcement inquiries, develop compliance policies, and liaise with regulatory bodies and external partners to resolve legal issues proactively.
• Draft non-templated agreements and provide official legal opinions on complex commercial and regulatory matters.
• Mentor legal team members, foster professional development, monitor regulatory changes, and ensure consistent application of legal standards and operational adjustments.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree required. Master’s in Law (LLM) or relevant post-graduate diploma preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in corporate litigation, regulatory compliance, or legal counsel roles-preferably within a multinational, tech platform, or reputable law firm.
• Sound understanding of local statutory frameworks, compliance regimes, and protocols for handling sensitive law enforcement inquiries.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities, with excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading global company in the local delivery platform industry.
• Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits.

About the Company

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience-fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Life at Delivery Hero: Our Leadership Principles

Our Leadership Principles (LPs) are the essential DNA for how we act, do business, and lead as one unified team. These six principles don't just guide us-they empower every individual to actively shape our culture and drive transformative impact:

• Own It: We solve problems end-to-end and champion a long-term view.
• Dive Deep: We rigorously challenge data, ensuring we fundamentally understand the mechanics of our success.
• Deliver Value Fast: We operate with urgency, moving quickly and adapting instantly for maximum impact.
• Bring Good Vibes: We actively cultivate a positive, trusting environment by celebrating both effort and success.
• Raise The Bar: We set and pursue ambitious goals, obsessively building high-performing teams.
• Stay Humble: We commit to keeping an open mind, learning relentlessly, and knowing that our journey of improvement never ends.