Legal Officer (Freelance 4-months)

The Jakarta Post; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Jakarta is looking for a Legal Officer to manage contracts, ensure compliance, and provide legal advice. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing legal documents and liaising with government entities. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Law and strong communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, as long as they demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome; 1+ year corporate legal experience is a plus.
• Basic understanding of contract drafting, review, and legal documentation.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end contract processes and maintain organized storage.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal advice and manage legal correspondence.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Good communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia

Familiarity with legal documentation

Ability to identify legal risks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Responsibilities

Contract & Document Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end contract processes, including revisions, approvals, signing (digital/hardcopy), stamping, and archiving.
• Maintain organized storage of contracts and company legal documents (Google Drive, internal archives).
• Monitor contract timelines and ensure timely renewals or termination notices through calendar reminders.

Corporate Legal & Compliance

• Ensure company compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including deeds, permits, and licenses.
• Coordinate renewal and registration of trademarks, land certificates, and other vital legal assets.
• Liaise with government offices, notaries, and regulators for licensing and compliance matters.
• Prepare and verify administrative documentation to meet compliance requirements.

Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Serve as the first filter for legal risks across departments (e.g., advertising, publications, social media content).
• Provide initial assessments of potential legal issues and escalates high-risk cases to the Head of Legal.
• Support internal teams by providing practical legal advice aligned with company policies.
• Collect and manage supporting documents and evidence for dispute resolution.

Correspondence & Legal Communication

• Draft and review legal correspondence, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and proper approvals.
• Manage numbering, archiving, and distribution of legal letters to clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain effective communication and good relationships with legal consultants, regulators, and government institutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (fresh graduates are welcome; 1+ year corporate legal experience is a plus).
• Basic understanding of contract drafting, review, and legal documentation.
• Familiar with general corporate legal and compliance processes.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and document management skills.
• Able to identify basic legal risks and escalates issues when needed.
• Good communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia; English proficiency is a plus.
• Comfortable coordinating with internal teams and external parties (e.g., notaries, government offices).
• Able to work independently, manage deadlines, and use Google Workspace.