Country Legal & Corporate Secretary - Public Listed, O&G

Michael Page; Jakarta Timur; On-site; IDR 1.000.000.000 - 2.000.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Lead Legal Counsel for a top-tier public listed Oil & Gas company in Jakarta, Indonesia. This senior role involves providing strategic legal advice, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing corporate governance standards. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience in legal roles, including capital market compliance and EPC contracts, along with exceptional stakeholder management skills. This position offers high-level exposure to commercial transactions and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in legal, compliance, and corporate secretary roles.
• Proven track record in capital market compliance and corporate secretary functions.
• Strong background in EPC contracts and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead legal counsel for the company.
• Oversee corporate secretary functions and regulatory filings.
• Provide guidance for commercial transactions and EPC contracts.
• Ensure compliance with Indonesian capital market laws.

Skills

Legal expertise

Corporate governance

Stakeholder management

EPC contracts

Capital market compliance

Job description

• Provide startegic advice to the board
• Lead high value transactions

About Our Client

Our client is a leading public listed Oil & Gas company with strong operations across Indonesia and a track record of excellence in energy and manufacturing. Operating in a lean structure, the company provides its senior leaders with strategic influence and exposure to high-level decision-making.

Job Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities

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  Act as the lead legal counsel for the company, advising management and the Board on legal, governance, and regulatory matters.
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  Oversee corporate secretary functions, including Board of Directors (BOD) and Board of Commissioners (BOC) meetings, shareholder meetings, regulatory filings, and disclosure obligations to OJK and IDX.
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  Provide legal guidance and negotiation support for commercial transactions and EPC contracts across Oil & Gas and manufacturing operations.
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  Ensure full compliance with Indonesian capital market laws, OJK regulations, and oil & gas regulatory framework.
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  Develop and maintain corporate governance standards to align with best practices in public listed companies.
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  Oversee dispute resolution strategies, managing external counsel where necessary.
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  Partner with senior leadership to assess and mitigate legal risks while enabling business growth.
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  Support cross-functional initiatives, acting as a trusted advisor on contracts, compliance, and regulatory risks.

The Successful Applicant

Key Requirements

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  Minimum 12 years of experience in legal, compliance, and corporate secretary roles.
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  Proven track record in capital market compliance and corporate secretary functions in a public listed company.
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  Strong background in EPC contracts, commercial transactions, and dispute resolution.
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  Solid understanding of oil & gas regulations and regulatory bodies in Indonesia.
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  Experience in the manufacturing sector is a strong advantage.
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  Exceptional stakeholder management skills, able to engage and influence senior leadership, regulators, and external partners.
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  Business proficiency in English (written and spoken) is a must.
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  Strong leadership capability, comfortable working in a lean organizational structure with direct reporting to the Country Head.

What's on Offer

This is a senior strategic role in a lean organization where you will work closely with the Country Head and leadership team. The position offers exposure to high-value commercial transactions, capital market activities, and corporate governance in a public listed environment.