Head of Legal

Talent Search Recruitment - Indonesia; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Search Recruitment - Indonesia is seeking a Head of Legal to oversee the company’s legal function, ensuring compliance, risk management, and governance across all operations and investments.

The role requires deep knowledge of business, land, and corporate law, with 10–15 years’ experience and a track record in leading legal teams. Strong negotiation, communication, and strategic thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (S1 Hukum) is required.
• 10–15 years of experience in Legal & Compliance.
• At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of business law, land law, and corporate law.
• Proven experience in commercial contract drafting and investment agreements.
• Ability to manage and mitigate corporate legal risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legal strategies that support business objectives.
• Provide legal opinions and advisory to management on risks and implications.
• Manage and supervise all litigation matters and dispute resolution.
• Oversee land procurement processes and protection of industrial park assets.
• Review and draft all commercial agreements and partnership contracts.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, licensing obligations, and governance standards.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks related to projects, investments, and operations.
• Coordinate with government authorities and external counsel on legal matters.
• Develop and maintain digitized legal documentation and control systems.
• Lead, supervise, and evaluate the legal team.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Legal Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (S1 Hukum)

Business Law

Corporate Law

Investment Law

Land Law

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Job description

The Head of Legal is responsible for overseeing the companies overall legal function, including legal risk management, land asset protection, litigation management, commercial contract drafting, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and corporate governance standards. This role provides strategic legal support to management to ensure business operations and investment activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement legal strategies that support the achievement of the companies business objectives.

Provide legal opinions and advisory to management regarding legal risks and business implications.

Manage and supervise all litigation matters and dispute resolution processes.

Oversee land procurement processes, legalities, and protection of industrial park land assets.

Review and draft all commercial agreements and strategic partnership contracts.

Ensure company compliance with regulatory requirements, licensing obligations, and corporate governance standards.

Identify and mitigate legal risks related to projects, investments, and operational activities.

Coordinate with government authorities and external legal counsel on legal matters.

Develop and maintain effective and digitized legal documentation and control systems.

Lead, supervise, and evaluate the performance of the legal team.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelors Degree in Law (S1 Hukum)

Field of Study (Preferred)

Business Law

Corporate Law

Investment Law

Land Law

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Experience

Minimum 10–15 years of experience in Legal & Compliance.

At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.

Strong knowledge of business law, land law, and corporate law.

Proven experience in commercial contract drafting and investment agreements.

Ability to manage and mitigate corporate legal risks.

Understanding of industrial estate regulations, business licensing (OSS), and corporate governance.

Experience handling legal disputes (litigation and non-litigation).

Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.

Decisive and confident in legal risk assessment and decision-making.

Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

High integrity and strong compliance orientation.

Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage a legal team.

Additional Requirements

Proficiency in English (written and spoken).