Senior Legal Counsel, Antitrust & Competition (APAC) at Delivery Hero

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Antitrust Law, Competition Law, Multi-jurisdictional Portfolio Management, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Advisory, Commercial Agreements, Compliance Program Implementation, Stakeholder Partnership, Risk Management, Regulatory Investigations, Dawn Raid Readiness, Platform Economics, Legal Risk Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Company Description foodora 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. Job Description We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Legal Counsel, Antitrust & Competition to join our regional legal team. This is a critical role responsible for navigating the increasingly complex competition landscape across APAC, managing a multi-jurisdictional portfolio across 10+ diverse markets, ensuring our business continues to thrive in a robustly competitive environment while adhering to the highest standards of regulatory compliance. What's On The Menu For You Strategic Advisory: Oversee and advise on all aspects of competition law arising in the context of foodpanda’s APAC operations, including antitrust investigations and commercial agreements across 10 jurisdictions. Compliance Driver: Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the global competition law compliance program, tailoring global frameworks to meet specific APAC market nuances an adapting global standards into "field-ready" playbooks for local Ops teams in markets with varying degrees of antitrust maturity. Stakeholder Partnership: Advise senior regional and local leadership on strategic initiatives, competition law risks, and regulatory investigations, acting as a trusted business partner who balances global consistency with local commercial agility. Platform-Specific Advisory: Provide high-stakes advice on core business mechanics: merchant parity/exclusivity clauses, loyalty programs, dynamic pricing, and the "gig economy" labor/competition nexus. Regulatory & Investigation Management: Lead on competition law investigations and regulatory engagements, including developing "Dawn Raid" readiness and response protocols across fragmented jurisdictions,ensuring clear visibility and informed decision-making at senior levels. Practical Guidance: Translate evolving APAC regulatory developments into practical, business-oriented guidance, enabling teams to operate confidently while meeting global standards and local requirements. Global Training & Education: Develop and provide high-impact training sessions to a wide range of stakeholders within the group worldwide, fostering a deep understanding of antitrust risks and compliance culture. Qualifications 5+ years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in competition/antitrust law, preferably gained from a top-tier international law firm or a fast-paced in-house environment, qualification to practise in Singapore or Hong Kong is preferred, and exposure to technology-driven or platform businesses is a strong advantage. Strong understanding of antitrust regimes across APAC (e.g., Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, etc.) and a keen awareness of evolving digital economy regulations. Strong understanding of "two-sided markets" and platform economics, including how network effects and data access influence market power definitions. Proven ability to balance rigorous legal risk management with the commercial goals of a high-growth tech business. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders and diverse stakeholder groups across different cultural and business contexts. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects across different time zones and jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for overseeing and advising on all aspects of competition law across foodpanda's APAC operations, including managing antitrust investigations and commercial agreements in over 10 jurisdictions. The counsel will also lead the design and implementation of the global competition law compliance program, tailoring it for specific APAC market nuances.