Antitrust & Competition Lawyer

About Our Client

My client is a leading law firm in Indonesia, known for its expertise in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, and dispute resolution, serving both domestic and international clients.

Job Description

• Advisory Work:
  • Provide expert legal counsel to clients on competition law compliance, including merger control, cartel behavior, abuse of dominant position, and pricing practices.
  • Assist clients with antitrust risk assessments and strategies to ensure they comply with Indonesian and international competition laws.
  • Advise on corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships, focusing on antitrust issues and regulatory filings.
• Regulatory Affairs:
  • Represent clients in investigations by competition authorities, such as the KPPU, and provide strategic guidance on responding to inquiries or investigations related to anti-competitive conduct.
  • Prepare and submit merger filings to regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and advising clients on the potential regulatory hurdles of mergers and acquisitions.
  • Assist clients in negotiations with authorities, including settlements and compliance commitments.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution:
  • Handle competition law disputes, including defending clients in antitrust litigation before courts and regulatory bodies.
  • Represent clients in antitrust investigations, including addressing allegations of price-fixing, market allocation, or abuse of market dominance.
  • Assist in the preparation of legal submissions, appeals, and defenses in competition law matters.
• Business Development:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, regulators, and government bodies.
  • Contribute to the firm's growth by identifying new business opportunities in the competition law sector and expanding the firm's client base.
  • Engage in thought leadership activities, including writing articles, giving talks, and contributing to seminars on competition law topics.

The Successful Applicant

• 8-12 years of PQE in Competition Law.
• Strong experience and understanding of Indonesian competition laws and regulations, particularly KPPU rules and processes.
• Proven ability to handle complex competition law matters, including regulatory investigations, mergers, and litigation.
• Established connections with government bodies, particularly KPPU, and a good reputation within the competition law community.
• Strong business development skills and the ability to grow a practice area.
• Fluency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia is required.

What's on Offer

• Collaborative working culture
• Attractive remuneration package