Strategic Compliance & Litigation Lead

Delivery Hero; Lahore; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Delivery Hero's foodpanda unit in Lahore is seeking a senior legal leader to guide the local business, advise senior leadership on legal risk, and align operations with risk management protocols.

You will oversee litigation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, draft complex non-templated agreements, and mentor the legal team while coordinating with external counsel and regulators to resolve issues proactively.

Qualifications

• LLB is required; LLM or post-graduate diploma preferred.
• 3-5 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Lahore business team, provide strategic updates to senior leadership on legal matters, and conduct legal risk assessments across business operations to ensure alignment with organisational 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.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Master of Laws (LLM)

Job description

Delivery Hero's foodpanda unit in Lahore is seeking a senior legal leader to guide the local business, advise senior leadership on legal risk, and align operations with risk management protocols.

You will oversee litigation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, draft complex non-templated agreements, and mentor the legal team while coordinating with external counsel and regulators to resolve issues proactively.