Specialist, Legal

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.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a variety of agreements, such as NDAs, vendor, lease, marketing, recruitment, loan, employment, IP licensing contracts, and data protection agreements
• Provide strategic legal advice to stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance with the company's business objectives
• Update contract templates as necessary
• Develop and implement procedures for contract retention, management and administration; including the use of Onit
• Assist with beginning to end process for legal matters (sometimes includes assisting with approvals or signatures/electronic or wet signatures)
• Responsible for all corporate governance and corporate secretarial matters
• Ensure compliance with company's standard contracts and other corporate policies
• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and liaise with our APAC and global HQ legal teams to ensure common standards and practices on contracts
• Manage and resolve disputes involving multiple stakeholders, including handling cases filed with regulatory authorities and external parties
• Conduct legal research to support business initiatives, policy development, and informed decision-making
• Conduct training for stakeholders to implement legal and compliance best practices

Requirements:

•  Either:
  •  3+ years' relevant experience as a paralegal / legal specialist OR
  • 2+ years' relevant experience as a practicing lawyer or in-house counsel
• Hands on experience in broad commercial law in-house or with a reputable law firm
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and reviewing commercial terms across a broad range of contracts
• E-commerce/internet industry experience is preferred but not a must
• Commercially astute, highly driven, and pragmatic with strong influencing expertise
• Strong interest in contracts and contract administration
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; organised and meticulous
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and under pressure
• Some experience in advising on data protection and corporate secretarial will be advantageous

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 health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities

foodpanda is operated by Delivery Hero Group ("DH Group") - the world's leading local delivery platform, operating in 70+ markets across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Delivery Hero started as a food delivery service in 2011 and now employs 40,000+ people globally. Additionally, Delivery Hero is pioneering quick commerce, the next generation of e-commerce, aiming to bring groceries and household goods to customers in under one hour and often in 20 to 30 minutes. 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