Senior Legal Corporate

Yayasan Jembatan Cahaya Kasih; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Yayasan Jembatan Cahaya Kasih in Jakarta seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to oversee all legal matters, including litigation, contract management, compliance, and governance. The role involves representing the foundation before courts, government agencies, and third parties with a focus on land disputes, asset protection, and regulatory adherence.

The ideal candidate holds a Law degree with a Master’s in Business Law (or Notary) and 5+ years in corporate legal or litigation, plus an active PERADI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Master's degree in Business Law or Master of Notary preferred.
• At least 5 years of corporate legal or litigation experience.
• Active Advocate License (PERADI) and valid Advocate Identity Card (KTA).
• Experience handling land/property disputes through litigation or out-of-court channels.
• Ability to represent the foundation before government agencies and courts.
• Strong knowledge of Company Law, Foundation Law, and land law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal dispute cases, especially land disputes.
• Represent the foundation in district courts, PTUN, and related agencies.
• Formulate dispute resolution strategies including mediation or litigation.
• Draft and review cooperation agreements, MoUs, and procurement contracts.
• Ensure contract clauses mitigate risks and protect assets.
• Provide strategic legal advice to the board on operations and asset development.
• Ensure compliance with Foundation Law and Indonesian regulations.
• Coordinate with external parties like BPN, notaries, police, and consultants.
• Maintain and secure land/building ownership documents.

Skills

Contract drafting

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Land/Property law

Corporate law

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Master's degree in Business Law

Master of Notary (preferred)

Tools

Legal research databases

Case management software

Job description

This is a Senior Legal Counsel position responsible for managing all legal matters for the foundation, including litigation and dispute resolution, contract management, legal compliance, and governance. The role requires representing the foundation's interests before courts, government agencies, and other third parties, with particular focus on land disputes, asset protection, and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage the handling of all legal dispute cases, particularly those related to the foundation's land disputes/assets, employment matters, and other civil or criminal disputes

Act as the official legal counsel representing the foundation's interests in all litigation proceedings at District Courts, State Administrative Courts (PTUN), and other law enforcement agencies

Formulate effective dispute resolution strategies, whether through mediation/negotiation (non-litigation) or formal legal channels (litigation)

Draft, review, and oversee the negotiation of all cooperation agreements, MoUs, procurement contracts, and other foundation legal documents

Ensure all contract clauses mitigate legal risks and maximize the protection of the foundation's assets and reputation

Provide strategic legal advice and legal opinions to the foundation's board of management regarding operational decisions, programs, and asset development

Ensure all foundation operations comply with the Foundation Law and prevailing laws and regulations in Indonesia

Manage and secure all legal documents regarding the foundation's land/building ownership (Certificate of Ownership/Building Rights, land permits, etc.)

Handle renewals, extensions, and transfers of land certificates and foundation permits with relevant agencies (National Land Agency/BPN, Notaries, relevant government departments)

Build professional relationships and coordinate with external parties such as the National Land Agency (BPN), Notaries/PPAT, the Police, government agencies, and external legal consultants when necessary

About you

Bachelor's degree (S1) in Law from a reputable university

Master's degree in Business Law or Master of Notary (preferred)

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Corporate Legal or Litigation at an equivalent/Senior Legal level

Active Advocate License from a recognized advocate organization (e.g., PERADI) and valid Advocate Identity Card (KTA)

Experienced in handling and resolving legal disputes, specifically land/property disputes, through both out-of-court (non-litigation) and in-court (litigation) channels

Capable of acting as legal counsel representing the foundation/institution before government agencies, the police, the prosecutor's office, courts, and other third parties

Strong understanding of Company Law, Foundation Law, Agrarian/Land Law, business/social activity licensing, and non-profit organization governance

Expert in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, legal opinions, legal audits, and foundation licensing/agreement documents

Sharp legal analytical thinking and complex problem-solving skills

High-level negotiation and diplomacy capabilities