Senior Legal Counsel, Antitrust & Competition

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 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.