Legal Counsel - Maritime (Batam)

Michael Page; Astina; On-site; IDR 400.000.000 - 450.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a legal professional in Bali, Indonesia to provide legal counsel for high-value maritime projects. The successful candidate will manage legal documents, ensure regulatory compliance, and work with international teams. A law degree with extensive experience in maritime and corporate law is essential, alongside proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Benefits

International exposure

Sustainable growth commitment

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of PQE required.
• Licensed to practise law in Indonesia.
• Experience in maritime and corporate law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on various matters.
• Draft and negotiate contracts related to shipbuilding.
• Manage regulatory compliance and licensing.

Skills

Legal advice

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Fluent in English

Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia

Education

Law degree

Job description

Overview

Renowned Conglomerate in the Region; Strong business and financial track record for sustainability.

About Our Client

A diversified Southeast Asian conglomerate with strong international presence, currently expanding its shipyard business in Indonesia. The company is committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and delivering innovative solutions for the maritime and engineering industries.

Job Description

• Provide legal advice on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal and transactional documents, including contracts for shipbuilding, conversion, repair, recycling, and fabrication, as well as joint ventures, leases, and vendor agreements.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance issues, including anti-corruption, environmental, permits, and licences.
• Manage applications and renewals of permits and licences.
• Coordinate with corporate secretarial teams on governance matters (board papers, resolutions, etc.).
• Liaise with government authorities and manage external legal counsel when required.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements:

• Law degree from a reputable university with 8-12 years PQE.
• Licensed to practise law in Indonesia.
• Experience across shipyards, maritime, engineering, procurement, fabrication, tax, employment, real estate, IP, commercial, and corporate law.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, permits, and licensing.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia (spoken and written).
• Independent, self-driven professional; overseas exposure is an advantage.

What’s on Offer

• Work on high-value, cross-border projects with international exposure.
• Be part of a company committed to sustainable growth and innovation.