Legal Manager (Plantations)

Michael Page; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; USD 30.000 - 50.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in the plantation industry seeks a Legal Manager to provide strategic legal support. The role includes advising on corporate matters, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and extensive experience in a regulated environment, along with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to legal challenges.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and career development opportunities

Collaborate with a diverse, international team

Work on impactful and strategic projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of legal experience in a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of Indonesian corporate law and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate matters including M&A and joint ventures.
• Oversee compliance with national and international laws.
• Draft and negotiate complex agreements and corporate documents.

Skills

Corporate Law

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Advice

Stakeholder Management

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)

Job description

• Join a multinational company with strong foothold across the region
• Continue the leadership with the career progression provided in this opportunity

About Our Client

A market leader in the plantation industry, this multinational organization is known for its operational excellence, sustainability focus, and diverse, forward-thinking team. With ongoing expansion and strategic growth initiatives, the company is seeking a Legal Manager to join its corporate legal function and contribute to business-critical decisions at the highest level.

Job Description

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate matters, including M&A, joint ventures, investment projects, and other strategic transactions.
• Oversee legal operations across subsidiaries to ensure compliance with national and international laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, partnership contracts, and corporate documents.
• Support the business in managing legal risks, disputes, and regulatory issues.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including operations, finance, and sustainability to support business initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison for external counsel and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor legal developments and proactively advise the business on potential implications and required actions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Manager (Plantations) should have:

• A degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 8 years of legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house exposure in a regulated industry (plantation, natural resources, energy, or similar).
• Strong understanding of Indonesian corporate law, plantation/agriculture regulations, and cross-border transactions.
• Proven experience in handling high-value corporate actions and strategic projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence at all levels.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); experience working in a multinational environment is highly desirable.
• Proactive, business-minded, and capable of providing clear, practical legal advice in a dynamic environment.

What's on Offer

• Be part of a leading multinational with strong sustainability values
• Work on impactful and strategic projects at a group-wide level
• Collaborate with a diverse, international team
• Competitive remuneration and career development opportunities

Apply today and explore further.