About HungryPanda
Headquartered in London, the UK, HungryPanda is a specialist food delivery platform to
providing authentic Chinese food and groceries to Chinese compatriots and students
abroad since its establishment in 2016.
With its business footprint in more than 80 major cities in 10 countries including the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, HungryPanda is the global leader in
delivering Chinese food and groceries to the overseas Chinese and Asian communities.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Part-time or Fractional General Counsel to provide strategic legal counsel and support, ensuring that the company's operations in the food delivery industry comply with legal regulations. The ideal candidate should possess cross-border legal experience, a deep understanding of the food delivery sector, and expertise in corporate structuring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive strategic legal advice covering compliance, contracts, intellectual property, labor law, and other relevant legal areas.
- Oversee and mentor the 9 person legal team
- Offer legal support for the company’s business development in the US and other countries, ensuring adherence to local laws and regulations.
- Assist in planning and structuring the company’s potential IPO and financing strategies, including corporate governance and compliance requirements.
- Participate in and review important contracts and legal documents, providing risk assessment and management recommendations.
- Assist in communications and coordination with external legal advisors and regulatory agencies.
- Monitor changes in industry regulations, evaluate their impact on the company’s operations, and propose response strategies.
- Provide legal training and guidance to management and departments, enhancing compliance awareness.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in law or a related field, with a valid legal practicing certificate.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience in the food delivery industry or related fields, particularly in cross-border legal matters.
- Experience in corporate structuring, IPO planning, and litigation at the group level is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and legal research capabilities, with the ability to identify and manage legal risks effectively.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin is a significant plus.
Location: United States or United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $150,000.00 per year
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What We Do
Founded in 2017, HungryPanda is currently the largest overseas Chinese food delivery company. Starting in Nottingham, the UK, it has expanded to more than 60 cities in 10 countries, including the UK, France, Italy, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Singapore. In 2021, HungryPanda launched its new business models, "Panda Fresh", a platform for Asian fresh food and grocery e-commerce, and "VouchersPanda", a platform to provide new discounted ordering methods of online and offline lifestyle services for overseas Chinese. Besides, HungryPanda is awarded in the Deloitte 2021 UK Technology Fast 50, making the company the only food delivery platform in the ranking.
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