Senior Legal Counsel

• Work with the legal team in managing the corporate affairs of foodpanda by providing sound advice on day-to-day operations, working with external law firms, implementing corporate governance standards, maintaining legal records, and assisting with legal disputes.
• Advise, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts with third parties such as restaurants and shops, marketing partners, and suppliers.
• Craft corporate documents and communications for customers, suppliers, and vendors (e.g., terms and conditions, policies, etc.).
• Provide guidance and monitor the compliance of foodpanda with applicable and upcoming laws, rules, and regulations (including local government, ecommerce and fintech, labor and employment, data privacy, competition, and consumer law) and assist developing corrective action plans.
• Assess potential violations or exposures of foodpanda against local regulations and provide realistic strategies and solutions to address such.
• Liaise with our regional and central legal team to ensure common standards and practices on all legal matters, including localizing group instructions or directives.
• Liaise with and manage external counsels in providing external legal advice and assistance based on business needs
• Provide legal assessment on new verticals and potential business ventures

• Must be a lawyer that is capable of giving legal advice that takes into consideration foodpanda’s business needs and on the ground legal realities.
• Have 5 - 6 years of work experience as a lawyer, focusing on ecommerce, corporate and commercial matters (experience in the e-commerce industry is a definite edge), law firm experience preferred but in-house counsels are definitely welcome to apply.
• Knowledgeable and updated with local e-commerce/internet law, corporate governance matters (e.g., compliance with SEC, BSP, BIR, and DTI requirements) and labor laws.
• Seasoned with drafting and reviewing various types of contracts and pleadings.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile environment.
• Must be willing to work in BGC in a hybrid set-up.
• A people person - confident and independent but approachable and engaging.
• Comfortable in liaising with internal and external stakeholders both locally and abroad.

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 over 70+ 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.

What we offer

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.
• Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!

Our parent company, Delivery Hero, is a global leader in the food delivery industry processing over 3 million orders every day and operating in 40+ markets in the world, with 18,000 employees and approximately 500,000+ restaurant partners.