Head of Legal Operations

Rukita; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A property technology firm in Indonesia seeks a Head of Legal Operations to oversee legal processes for the organization, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of legal experience and a solid understanding of Indonesian law, particularly in property and corporate matters. Responsibilities include developing legal policies, supporting business units, and managing relationships with external legal partners. This leadership role demands excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of legal experience, preferably in property management or tech.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian corporate and property leasing law.
• Experience in legal operations or process improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop and maintain legal policies to minimize risks.
• Provide daily legal support to various business units.
• Monitor compliance with Indonesian laws relevant to property management.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor of Law (S.H.)

Master’s degree (LL.M.) or professional certification

Job description

Rukita is a property technology (proptech) company that provides long-stay rental housing solutions with end-to-end and hassle-free services in Indonesia. The company builds a holistic ecosystem of housing solutions for both tenants & landlords. It provides quality, accessible housing for the young generation while assisting landlords in transforming their assets into high-yield rental properties.

Role Overview

The Head of Legal Operations is responsible for overseeing legal operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting Rukita’s business activities with efficient legal processes. This role requires a strong understanding and/or willing to understand the property, leasing, corporate, and technology-related legal matters, combined with the ability to streamline workflows, manage contracts, and mitigate legal risks across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Operations & Process Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain legal policies, procedures, and standard templates to improve efficiency and minimize risks.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management (drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and monitoring performance of tenancy agreements, vendor contracts, partnership records).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal documentation, databases, and corporate records.
• Introduce legal technology tools to improve productivity and document control.

2. Business & Commercial Support

• Provide day-to-day legal support to business units (leasing, operations, partnerships, HR, marketing, and product teams).
• Review and advise on tenancy and landlord agreements, ensuring terms are favorable and legally compliant.
• Support negotiations with landlords, vendors, and partners, balancing business objectives and legal protection.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts relating to property management, service providers, and investment transactions.

3. Compliance & Risk Management

• Monitor compliance with Indonesian laws and regulations relevant to property management, co-living, technology, and data protection.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance obligations (licenses, permits, reporting, statutory filings).
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and operational risks.
• Liaise with regulators, external counsel, and notaries when required.

4. Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with finance, HR, operations, and product teams to ensure alignment of legal strategy with business goals.
• Support dispute resolution, including landlord/tenant claims, vendor disputes, or regulatory issues.
• Manage relationships with external law firms and service providers to ensure cost-effective legal services.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on legal and compliance matters.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor of Law (S.H.) from a reputable university; Master’s degree (LL.M.) or professional certification is a plus.
• Licensed advocate (PERADI) preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of legal experience, plus point if have experience in property management, real estate, hospitality, or tech/start-up environments.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian corporate law, contract law, property leasing, labor law, and compliance.
• Experience in legal operations or process improvement is highly desirable.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment.

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