Head of Legal

Setara Networks; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 400,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company transforming the Indonesian payment landscape as the Head of Legal. This leadership role offers the chance to shape legal strategies and ensure compliance in a high-growth environment. Collaborate with top brands and industry leaders while driving innovation in the fast-paced fintech sector. If you have a passion for corporate law and a desire to make a significant impact, this is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to redefining online payments. Embrace the challenge and help us create a seamless transaction experience for consumers across Indonesia!

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Long Term Incentives

Flexible Work Environment

Opportunity for Career Growth

Positive Impact on Financial Services

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate law, preferably in fintech or payments.
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating high-value contracts.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal communications and policies for internal and external requirements.
• Managing legal teams and advising senior management on legal risks.

Skills

Corporate Law

Legal Management

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

LLB or Post Graduate degree in Law

Job description

We at Indepay | Setara Networks are here to revolutionize the Indonesian payment ecosystem by introducing one click checkout services in order to make transactions zero-fee, instant, and rewarding for the consumer.

On one side we’re working with financial institutes to enable real-time account to account transfers through our platform, and on the other-side we’re giving consumers a reliable and secure payment experience which is better than anything else they’ve experienced in the Indonesian ecosystem.

Where We Are Now: Series A Startup with Boundless Opportunities!

Our Vision for Payment Transformation: We’re on a mission to disrupt the traditional online payment landscape. By pioneering a faster, safer, and incredibly simple payment solution, we're challenging the status quo of virtual account payments and setting a new standard for seamless transactions, enabling payment in just 20 seconds powered by open banking regulatory framework.

Strategic Partnership with Top Brands: As we build a new category in one-click fast payments, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, partnering with top-tier D2C brands ranging from telco providers, banks, FnB, and OTT to create a network that redefines the future of online payments.

Your Opportunity to Innovate: If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact, this is your chance to be part of something truly transformative and create value.

We are looking for a seasoned Head of Legal professional for this position, preferably in payments/B2C eCommerce/etc domains. This is a Leadership role and requires the incumbent to serve as an advisor to senior management, product, business and cross-functional teams in Indonesia and Asia Pacific with regard to potential legal risks in India and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Join a multicultural team at the epicenter of transforming Indonesia's future payment industry. Seize this rare opportunity to be a game changer in an environment that thrives on innovation and collaboration. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of a live, dynamic company ready to soar to new heights in the coming year.

Ready to simplify and revolutionize transactions? Apply now and let's embark on this exciting journey to reshape the world of payments together! #IndepaySetaraJourney #PaymentsInnovation

What your current role should be like?

• 8+ years of experience in corporate law or legal management, preferably in high-growth industries like fintech or payments.
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating high-value contracts, agreements, and regulatory submissions.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing legal teams, driving compliance initiatives, and advising senior management on legal risks.
• Familiarity with Indonesian legal systems and regulatory frameworks, with experience handling legal communications and interactions with regulatory bodies.
• Strategic thinker with a history of aligning legal strategies with business objectives and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

What will you do?

• Legal Communications: Drafting key legal communications in response to Notices, Queries and Statutory Communications.
• Policies: Drafting of Policies and Guidelines for Internal and External Company requirements.
• Litigation: Collation of Case Details and Facts, Coordination with Advocates, Preparation of Responses and Litigation related documents and record management.
• Legal Opinion: Opinions on key Laws and Statutory requirements for Business and drafting of White Papers.
• Agreements: Drafting, Vetting, Negotiations, Execution and Record Management.
• Reporting: Routine report submissions to the Regulatory bodies and submission of data on request of the regulatory bodies as per licensing norms and applicable provisions, related rules and regulations.
• Regulatory Change Management: Evaluation and assessment of Impact of the changing regulatory landscape and ensure compliance with changing mandates to ensure compliance – operational and in business practices.
• Monitoring and Testing: Surprise and/or scheduled Audits on key areas of compliance like Operations, high Security Area and Information Security.
• RBI Interactions: Regular interactions with the Reserve Bank of India as primary regulator on Business Models, Regulatory framework, Draft guidelines and obtaining insights into regulatory expectations.
• Other Regulations: Periodic interactions with the other regulators or review of the regulations that apply to Clients to enable compliant business transactions and business opportunities.
• Regulatory Inspection and related closures.

Requirements

What do you have?

For the role, we are hiring professionals who are performing at an exceptional high level in their current profile:

• Must have proven and successful experience creating departmental priorities that align the strategic direction of the legal department and the overall business objectives.
• Proven experience in relationship management and a demonstrated ability to lead a legal team and develop talents that subsequently drive value across the business.
• Exceptionally good - clear communication of instructions and information down the line will significantly determine the performance and efficiency of the junior lawyers, hence, the legal department as a whole.
• Exceptionally good leadership skills having the ability to influence cross-functional teams towards a unified direction along with the business’s senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence in others who will then trust in his insights and judgements and readily follow in his directives.

Qualifications

• LLB or Post Graduate degree in Law from an accredited law school with at least 8 years of working experience in a corporate legal environment.
• Ability to manage fast-paced, fast-evolving and dynamic environments, preferably working as a Senior Lawyer, and part of Senior Leadership teams, with multinational exposure.
• Proven track record of leading negotiations on complex, high value, contracts, and agreements.
• Ability to identify and remedy complex legal issues without inviting the services of external legal advice.
• Demonstrable track record producing effective and high-quality legal advice to departmental heads within a business, leading to enhanced integrity in both internal and external affairs.
• You thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• You deliver on your commitments without fail.
• You have an analytical and data-driven approach in day-to-day work.
• You are always energetic and work well under pressure.
• You are affable and know your way around the organization.
• You have excellent communication skills and have the ability to impact and influence.
• You have an unparalleled attitude and determination to succeed against all odds.
• You can multi-task and have excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• You are a strategic thinker who understands business opportunities to create a competitive advantage.
• You have excellent problem solving and analytical skills, and can think outside the box to proactively provide the right solution.
• You have a keen eye for detail.
• You stay positive and bring out the best in a team.
• You are independent, self-motivated and a fast learner.
• Patience and perseverance are your key attributes.

What do we offer?

You will be working alongside other passionate and talented people in a beautiful, spacious and well lighted office with all the perks and flexibility of a coveted technology product company. Besides, you will have a sense of purpose and excitement as we offer:

• An opportunity to make a positive impact on the world by providing basic financial services to unbanked and underbanked people worldwide.
• An opportunity to define and develop a product for the global market.
• An opportunity to be part of the core team who will build a global company and define its culture and processes.
• An opportunity to move horizontally or vertically across geographies through multiple career paths.
• An opportunity to work at the frontier of modern banking solutions technology.

Of course, we do have competitive salaries, long term incentives and many other generous benefits. We promote entrepreneurship culture and look forward to a budding ground for future entrepreneurs.