Senior Lead, Compliance & Litigation Strategy

Delivery Hero; Punjab; On-site; PKR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Delivery Hero's foodpanda arm in Lahore seeks a strategic Lead Counsel to drive legal leadership, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance across operations. The role collaborates with senior leadership to align legal risk with business objectives.

You will steer litigation strategies, manage external counsel, draft important agreements, and mentor a growing legal team amid evolving regulatory landscapes.

Qualifications

• LLB required; LLM or related post-graduate diploma preferred.
• 3–5 years post-qualification experience in corporate litigation, regulatory compliance, or legal counsel roles in multinational/tech settings.
• Strong understanding of local statutory frameworks and compliance regimes.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Lahore business team and report to senior leadership on legal matters.
• Formulate and manage litigation strategies, oversee external counsel, case progression and costs.
• Ensure statutory compliance and liaise with regulatory bodies and partners on legal issues.
• Draft non-templated agreements and provide official legal opinions on complex matters.
• Mentor the legal team and monitor regulatory changes to ensure alignment with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

LLB

LLM or related post-graduate diploma

Job description

Delivery Hero's foodpanda arm in Lahore seeks a strategic Lead Counsel to drive legal leadership, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance across operations. The role collaborates with senior leadership to align legal risk with business objectives.

You will steer litigation strategies, manage external counsel, draft important agreements, and mentor a growing legal team amid evolving regulatory landscapes.