Head of License

Wilmar Group; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 999.333.000 - 1.499.001.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness group in Indonesia is seeking a Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Manager to develop strategies for acquiring necessary permits and ensure compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in licensing, excellent communication skills, and leadership experience. This position offers a chance to work closely with various departments and government agencies to facilitate proper licensing processes. Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years’ experience in licensing and regulatory affairs.
• Proven experience managing licensing processes with government authorities.
• Leadership experience in managing teams or units.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for acquiring business permits and regulatory approvals.
• Oversee licensing processes: submission, follow-up, and compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on necessary actions.

Skills

Licensing process management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or Public Policy

Professional legal qualification (advocate)

Job description

Develop and implement strategies for efficient and timely acquisition of all necessary business permits, operational licenses, and regulatory approvals.

Oversee end-to-end licensing processes: submission, follow-up, review, renewal, and compliance checks.

Ensure compliance with all local, regional, and national regulations.

Monitor regulatory changes affecting licensing requirements and advise management on necessary actions.

Ensure all licenses and permits are updated, valid, and stored properly.

Conduct regular compliance reviews to minimize regulatory risks.

Build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, licensing authorities, and regulatory bodies.

Represent the company in external meetings, consultations, and follow-ups with public institutions.

Handle escalated issues related to licensing delays or complications.

Collaborate with legal, operations, business development, finance, HR, and other departments to support licensing needs.

Provide guidance and support to project teams regarding licensing requirements for new business initiatives or expansions.

Prepare licensing updates, reports, and dashboards for management.

Identify opportunities to improve licensing processes and reduce turnaround time.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Professional legal qualification (advocate) is an advantage.
• 7–10+ years’ experience in licensing, regulatory affairs, compliance, or related fields.
• Proven experience managing licensing processes and engaging with government authorities.
• Leadership experience managing teams or units.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and licensing procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, strong administrative discipline, and problem-solving ability.
• Willing to be placed in Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing More than 10,000 employees

Wilmar International Limited, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Singapore, is today Asia’s leading agribusiness group. Wilmar is ranked amongst the largest listed companies by market capitalisation on the Singapore Exchange. Wilmar’s business activities include oil palm cultivation, oilseeds crushing, edible oils refining, sugar milling and refining, specialty fats, oleochemicals, biodiesel and fertilisers manufacturing and grains processing. At the core of Wilmar’s strategy is a resilient integrated agribusiness model that encompasses the entire value chain of the agricultural commodity processing business, from origination and processing to branding, merchandising and distribution of a wide range of agricultural products. The Group is backed by a multinational workforce of about 90,000 people. In other to support our business growth in the Group Wilmar International Plantation, we are looking for qualified candidates to fill following position.