Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Associate

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 279,000,000 - 390,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Health Insurance

Work From Home

Job summary

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners in Jakarta is seeking an experienced legal professional to lead M&A transactions and provide strategic advice on corporate matters. The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years of post-qualification experience, a proven track record with complex transactions, and capability in client management.

The role involves mentoring junior team members and participating in business development initiatives. Benefits include medical insurance and a work-from-home option.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate/M&A practice.
• Demonstrated track record in handling complex M&A transactions.
• Experience advising multinational corporations and financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage M&A transactions from inception through completion.
• Advise on corporate matters including joint ventures and strategic partnerships.
• Draft and negotiate complex transaction documents.

Skills

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Project Management

Client Management

Leadership & Mentoring

Soft Skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage M&A transactions from inception through completion, including deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and closing.
• Advise on a wide range of corporate matters, including joint ventures, reorganizations, private equity investments, venture capital transactions, and strategic partnerships.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents to protect client interests while facilitating deal completion.
• Oversee due diligence processes, manage data rooms, and coordinate inputs from multidisciplinary teams.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing strategic, business-oriented advice tailored to their needs.
• Collaborate with partners in developing and expanding the firm’s M&A practice, including participating in business development, pitching, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members to ensure high-quality work product and continuous professional development.
• Stay updated on legal, regulatory, and market developments affecting M&A activity locally and internationally.

Requirements

• Minimum 6–8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate/M&A practice at a reputable law firm or in-house with a strong transactional focus.
• Demonstrated track record in handling complex M&A transactions, including both domestic and cross-border deals.
• Prior experience advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, private equity funds, and large local conglomerates on high-value transactions.
• Proven capability in supervising junior associates, managing transaction workflows, and leading client communications.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, securities regulation, foreign direct investment rules, competition/antitrust considerations, and transaction structuring.
• Advanced skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating share purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, and related corporate documents.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex legal and commercial issues, anticipate risks, and propose practical solutions.
• Project Management: Experience managing multi-jurisdictional transactions, coordinating with foreign counsel, and ensuring timely execution.
• Client Management: Exceptional ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, anticipate client needs, and deliver commercially pragmatic advice.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Skilled in supervising, mentoring, and training junior associates, delegating effectively while ensuring quality standards.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication (verbal and written), negotiation, and presentation skills; resilience under pressure; business-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is essential. Proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.

Benefits

• Medical & Health Insurance
• Work From Home