Head of Legal (Mining)

Michael Page; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 1.335.113.000 - 2.002.671.000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing private mining company in Jakarta Selatan is seeking a strategic legal advisor to lead their legal and governance framework. You will provide expert legal input on mining operations and regulatory compliance, manage complex contracts, M&A, and lead in-house legal teams. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to influence business direction during significant growth and transformation.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Career progression opportunities

High-impact role with senior management involvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing legal advisory within the mining sector.
• Strong understanding of Indonesian mining laws and regulations.
• Experience in managing complex commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Act as a legal advisor on strategic initiatives and operational risks.
• Oversee mining-related legal and regulatory matters.
• Manage M&A, joint ventures, and project financing.
• Lead in-house legal teams and external relationships.

Skills

Strategic legal advisory

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

Legal degree

Job description

About Our Client

A fast-growing private mining company is undergoing a transformational phase and seeking leaders to drive change and support expansion.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Advisory

• Act as a trusted legal advisor to senior management and business leaders on strategic initiatives, operational risks, and long-term business planning within the mining sector.
• Provide legal input on business expansion, restructuring, and transformation projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory and commercial objectives.

Mining Operations & Regulatory

• Oversee all mining-related legal and regulatory matters, including operational permits, mining licenses, land access, concession matters, and compliance with Indonesian mining laws.
• Liaise with central and regional government authorities, regulators, and external stakeholders to support ongoing operations and future development.

Transactions & Projects

• Manage and support M&A, joint ventures, project financing, and strategic partnerships, including legal due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and execution.
• Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, EPC, logistics, offtake, and other operational agreements relevant to mining activities.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, implementing effective compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controls.
• Handle disputes, claims, and potential litigation, coordinating with external counsel as required.

People & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop in-house legal teams, fostering high performance and strong business partnership.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors, consultants, and regulators, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and strategic alignment.

The Successful Applicant

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advisory to senior management on mining operations, expansion, and corporate matters.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and licensing, including mining permits, operational approvals, and government relations.
• Lead and manage corporate governance and corporate secretarial functions (for listed entities), including AGMS, disclosures, and regulatory reporting.
• Support M&A, project financing, joint ventures, and strategic transactions, including legal due diligence and negotiations.
• Manage, mentor, and develop legal teams, ensuring effective contract management and risk mitigation across operations.

What's on Offer

Why Apply?

• Lead during transformation - Be part of a mining organisation undergoing significant growth and structural change, where your leadership will directly shape the legal and governance framework.
• High‑impact role - Work closely with senior management and key stakeholders, contributing to strategic decisions, major transactions, and operational excellence.
• Exposure across the mining value chain - Gain broad involvement in operations, regulatory affairs, financing, M&A, and corporate governance within a complex, regulated industry.
• Career progression opportunity - Join organisations that value strong legal leadership, offering long‑term growth and potential succession to senior executive roles.
• Competitive remuneration & leadership mandate - Attractive compensation packages aligned with experience, authority to build teams, and influence business direction.