Legal Associate Manager (Trading & Shipping, 7 - 12 yrs PQE)

Michael Page; Indonesia; On-site; USD 30.000 - 50.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international player in the trading and energy infrastructure sector is seeking a seasoned legal professional to provide comprehensive legal support for marine operations and compliance matters. This role offers a dynamic environment with direct access to leadership, driving transformation and regulatory adherence across the region.

Benefits

Comprehensive group and life insurance

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of post-qualification legal experience (PQE).
• Strong experience in trading, shipping, or maritime law.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal support on marine operations and insurance coverage.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and operational contracts.
• Lead the implementation of the company's regulatory compliance framework.

Skills

Compliance matters

Regulatory filings

Corporate ethics

Fast-paced environment

Legal documentation

Job description

• Regional exposure with direct access to local and global leadership
• Shape legal and compliance in a high-impact, cross-border industry

About Our Client

The company is a fast-growing international player in the trading and energy infrastructure sector, with a strong focus on maritime, shipping, and terminal operations across Southeast Asia. Backed by a global investment group, the business is undergoing rapid transformation and expansion, positioning itself as a strategic logistics and fuel hub in the region. With operations that span cross-border trade, regulatory compliance, and complex marine infrastructure, the company offers a dynamic and high-impact environment for professionals looking to grow in a truly regional and evolving platform.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal support on a wide range of matters related to marine operations, insurance coverage, and jetty infrastructure, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and industry standards.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, operational contracts, and legal documents critical to the company's trading and infrastructure activities.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's regulatory compliance framework, including obtaining and maintaining permits, monitoring ethical standards, and upholding corporate governance policies.
• Assess and monitor legal and regulatory risks associated with bilateral trade dynamics, international sanctions, antitrust regulations, and evolving geopolitical factors impacting trade routes.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external legal counsel, ensuring timely legal advice, alignment on business objectives, and effective risk mitigation.
• Develop and implement internal compliance policies, whistleblower protocols, and regulatory reporting systems in line with regional and global standards.
• Provide legal support during corporate transitions, reorganizations, and structural changes, ensuring legal continuity and documentation integrity.
• Report directly to both local executive management and regional leadership, providing regular legal insights, risk assessments, and compliance updates to support strategic decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of post-qualification legal experience (PQE), ideally gained from a combination of reputable law firms and in-house legal roles.
• Solid track record in trading, shipping, or maritime law, with demonstrable understanding of the regulatory landscape surrounding international logistics and port operations.
• Strong experience handling compliance matters, including regulatory filings, corporate ethics, and policy development within complex operational environments.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, with the ability to draft legal documentation and communicate effectively across jurisdictions.
• Agile, adaptable, and able to work independently while also collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, evolving business setting.
• Willingness to work from the office on a full-time basis, with flexibility to travel domestically and internationally based on business needs.
• Experience supporting companies through change management, organizational transitions, or business restructuring is highly preferred.

What's on Offer

• Comprehensive group and life insurance, including dependent coverage
• Dynamic working environment with direct access to decision-makers

If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.