T&T Manager - Legal Counsel (Term Hire) - ID

Deloitte PLT; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier organization is seeking a T&T Manager - Legal Counsel to lead legal negotiations for commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized law degree and a qualification in Indonesian law, with 5-8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial matters. This role involves supporting contracts and managing legal risks, driving high performance, and implementing best practices across the regions covered by the organization. The position is based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in handling commercial contracts.
• Good understanding of corporate law.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations of commercial contracts.
• Support the Contracts team with legal advice.
• Implement legal policies and guidelines.

Skills

Strong legal knowledge in Consulting/IT Industry

Ability to work independently

Excellent negotiation skills

Understanding of risk management

Versatility in thinking

Effective communication skills

Education

Recognised law degree and qualification in Indonesian law

Job description

T&T Manager - Legal Counsel (Term Hire)

Location: Jakarta, ID

We seek a technically solid Legal Manager who can work independently while functioning well with a team, who is serious about building a career in-house with a top-tier organization. In this role, you will cover the region while being based in Indonesia and report directly to the QRM Partner in Singapore and play an important part in dealing with contractual and legal risk in the Deloitte SEA offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support negotiations in a broad range of commercial contracts with internal and external clients and suppliers, such as regional and global engagement arrangements, confidentiality agreements, referrals, teaming and sub‑contracting arrangements, and tenders.
• Support the Contracts team and/or coordinate with external counsel where necessary in advising on, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating on vanilla, novel and complex commercial matters.
• Travelling is required from time to time.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of legal policies, rules, and guidelines.
• Remain updated on legal developments and continue to develop best practices tailored to Deloitte’s business needs.
• Candidate of the right aptitude will also be given exposure to the following areas and have the opportunity to develop subject‑matter expertise in multi‑jurisdictional commercial arrangements, the law of privacy, and/or investigative/contentious work.

Your role as a leader

• Develop diverse, high‑performing people and teams through new and meaningful development opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively to build productive relationships and networks.
• Understand and lead the execution of key objectives and priorities for internal as well as external stakeholders.
• Align your team to key objectives as well as set clear priorities and direction.
• Make informed decisions that positively impact the sustainable financial performance and enhance the quality of outcomes.
• Influence stakeholders, teams, and individuals positively – leading by example and providing equal opportunities for our people to grow, develop and succeed.
• Lead with integrity and make a strong positive impact by energising others, valuing individual differences, recognising contributions, and inspiring self‑belief.
• Deliver superior value and high‑quality results to stakeholders while driving high performance from people across Deloitte.
• Apply understanding of disruptive trends and competitor activity to recommend changes, in line with leading practices.

Requirements

• A recognised law degree from an established university, and a qualification in Indonesian law.
• Strong legal knowledge for Consulting/IT Industry and/or associated legislation, regulations and guidelines, corporate law and analytical skills (both technical and operational aspects) and handling commercial contracts.
• 5-8 years of relevant post‑qualification experience in a reputable law firm, with a strong foundation in corporate and commercial work; and/or experience in a good in‑house legal team.
• Ability to work independently in advising on, drafting, reviewing and negotiating documents on a broad range of commercial matters.
• Exposures to management consulting or IT industry is desirable.
• A good understanding of risk management and commercial practices.
• Ability to engage confidently and effectively with different people across different seniorities, expertise, roles and culture.
• Versatility in thinking and a large appetite for learning.

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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