Head of Legal (Karawang - Confidential)

Michael Page; Indonesia; On-site; USD 45.000 - 70.000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global energy and manufacturing firm in Indonesia as a legal advisor. This high-impact position will allow you to shape the company's legal direction and work closely with executive management in a dynamic industry. You will handle complex legal matters in compliance, contract management, and stakeholder relations, presenting an exciting opportunity for seasoned professionals.

Benefits

High-impact leadership opportunity

Collaboration with executive management

Dynamic and growing industry

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years legal experience in corporate and compliance matters.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or energy sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel across business operations in manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with laws and manage commercial contracts.
• Lead joint venture structuring and negotiations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Employment law

Industrial relations

Education

Indonesia BAR admission (PERADI)

Job description

• Shape the legal foundation of a major new investment in Indonesia.
• Play a key role in a high-impact, long-term industrial project.

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in the energy and manufacturing sector, known for its innovation and long-standing industry excellence. As part of its strategic global expansion, Indonesia is positioned as a key hub to strengthen and support its international supply chain ecosystem.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel and support across all areas of the business, particularly in manufacturing operations and energy sector compliance.
• Oversee legal aspects of plant construction and establishment, ensuring regulatory compliance and contractual soundness throughout the development phase.
• Oversee corporate secretarial duties, including AGMS, Board of Directors and Commissioners meetings, and statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including those related to manufacturing, energy, and environmental standards.
• Manage and review commercial contracts and agreements, ensuring alignment with the company's interests.
• Provide guidance and resolution on industrial relations, labor law, and other employment-related matters.
• Lead and manage any joint venture structuring, agreements, and negotiations (experience in this area is a plus).
• Serve as a key legal advisor to executive management and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Represent the company in dealings with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Operate effectively in a lean team environment, taking ownership of both strategic and operational legal tasks.

The Successful Applicant

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 12 years of legal experience, with a proven track record in corporate, commercial, and compliance matters.
• Must be an Indonesia BAR-admitted lawyer (PERADI).
• Experience in the manufacturing and/or energy sector is highly preferred.
• Exposure to or experience in joint ventures is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of employment law and industrial relations in Indonesia.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluency in English (both verbal and written) is essential.
• Comfortable working in a lean legal team and handling a broad scope of responsibilities.

What's on Offer

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape the legal direction of a prominent and growing company in a dynamic industry. You will work closely with the leadership team and play a crucial role in business strategy and risk management. Explore further and apply today!