Construction Legal Lead & Contracts Manager

PT Hastari Jaya Sentosa; Kediri; On-site; IDR 480,000,000 - 720,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Hastari Jaya Sentosa in Kediri seeks a senior legal professional to lead the Legal function, provide counsel to the Board, and oversee contract administration for construction and infrastructure projects.

You will manage a legal team, coordinate with external advisors, ensure compliance with laws and licensing, apply FIDIC standards, and support project closeout and claims handling on toll road and bridge projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum S1 degree in Law.
• Minimum 7 years of work experience in the Legal field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a managerial position.
• Experience in construction or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Understanding and ability to apply FIDIC contract provisions.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contracts, variations, and claims.
• Ability to conduct legal risk analysis, negotiation, dispute resolution.
• Leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination.
• Willingness to follow an 8:1 roster (8 weeks on, 1 off).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Legal function and provide legal advice and recommendations to the Board to support company decision-making.
• Review, prepare, and oversee the implementation of construction contracts and company legal documents.
• Monitor project developments and identify potential contractual risks, delays, and dispute possibilities.
• Provide legal support related to contract implementation, project claims, EOT, and construction disputes.
• Support Commercial and project teams in interpreting and fulfilling contractual obligations.
• Ensure application of FIDIC contract standards in project contract administration and claims management.
• Ensure company compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks affecting the company and project implementation.
• Lead and develop the Legal team and coordinate with external legal advisors and related departments.
• Support project closing documentation and final account settlement.

Skills

Legal risk management

Contract negotiation

Leadership

FIDIC contract provisions

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor of Law (S1)

Job description

PT Hastari Jaya Sentosa in Kediri seeks a senior legal professional to lead the Legal function, provide counsel to the Board, and oversee contract administration for construction and infrastructure projects.

You will manage a legal team, coordinate with external advisors, ensure compliance with laws and licensing, apply FIDIC standards, and support project closeout and claims handling on toll road and bridge projects.