As the Legal Specialist, you will own the end-to-end regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and legal framework of the company. You will be responsible for ensuring that all business operations strictly align with Indonesian laws, spearheading critical product certification processes (BPOM, Kemenkes, HALAL), and drafting airtight commercial and employment contracts. This role requires a unique blend of sharp analytical legal interpretation and proactive liaison skills to seamlessly navigate shifting government regulations, mitigate corporate risk, and protect the company’s operational assets.
Job Description
- Product Certification & Compliance: Lead the end-to-end registration, submission, and renewal processes for all mandatory product certifications, including BPOM (Food & Drug Authority), Kemenkes (Ministry of Health), and HALAL certification.
- Contract Management: Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a wide array of legal documents, including employee contracts, vendor service agreements (SLA), influencer/KOL agreements, and external commercial partnerships.
- Government & Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary corporate representative to government ministries, regulatory bodies, and local authorities to ensure smooth licensing audits and prompt regulatory approvals.
- Corporate Licensing: Monitor, update, and maintain all corporate legality documentation, business permits (NIB), intellectual property/trademark registrations, and localized operational permits.
- Legal Advisory & Risk Mitigation: Provide clear, proactive legal assessments and risk analyses to internal management regarding new business ventures, policy changes, and potential compliance liabilities.
- Internal Compliance Audits: Conduct regular internal reviews across departments (such as HR, Supply Chain, and Marketing) to ensure daily operational workflows comply with prevailing labor laws and industry-specific regulations.
- Dispute Resolution: Manage and coordinate responses to any external legal claims, contractual disputes, or regulatory violations, working alongside external counsel or consultants when necessary.
- Regulatory Research: Conduct ongoing tracking and synthesis of updates to Indonesian laws and regional regulations affecting the FMCG, E-commerce, and cosmetics/beauty retail industries.
Qualifications
- Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Law (SH) from a reputable university.
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience as an in-house legal counsel or corporate legal specialist, preferably within the FMCG, Cosmetics, Beauty, or Retail industries.
- Certification Expertise: Verifiable track record of successfully managing and securing product registrations through the BPOM, Kemenkes, and Sihalal/BPJPH portals.
- Legal Drafting Skills: High proficiency in drafting and reviewing dual-language contracts (Indonesian and English) with exceptional legal vocabulary and logical structure.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Indonesian Corporate Law, Labor Law (UU Ketenagakerjaan/Cipta Kerja), and consumer protection regulations.
- Communication & Negotiation: Strong persuasive communication and negotiation skills, with a mature presence suitable for interacting with government officials and executive stakeholders.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous and highly organized approach to tracking document expiration dates, statutory deadlines, and subtle contractual fine print.
- Problem Solving & Integrity: Exceptional ethical standards, strict confidentiality management, and a highly solution-oriented mindset to navigate bureaucratic complexities.