Legal Counsel Indonesia APAC

Apple; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a bilingual lawyer with strong regulatory experience in Indonesia. This role involves tracking legal changes, working with international teams, and ensuring compliance across APAC. With 7+ years of advisory experience, the ideal candidate will excel in communication and problem-solving, supporting business objectives and mitigating legal risks. The position offers a dynamic environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience advising multinational corporations, preferably in Indonesia or Singapore.
• Qualified lawyer with strong regulatory and legal experience.
• Outstanding communication skills in English and Indonesian.

Responsibilities

• Monitor changes in laws and regulations in Indonesia and provide practical guidance.
• Collaborate with legal teams worldwide to assess and mitigate legal risks.
• Work with sales, operations, marketing, and tax teams on legal compliance.
• Manage external legal counsel and service providers effectively.
• Support the business in other APAC countries as needed.

Skills

Bilingual communication in English and Indonesian

Regulatory and legal compliance expertise

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple matters

Education

Bachelors/Masters in related coursework

Job description

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

Do you love taking on big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? As a part of our Legal group, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law.

Description

We are seeking an experienced bilingual lawyer with strong Indonesian regulatory experience to support Apple’s businesses and operations in Indonesia and other countries in the APAC region on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues. You will work with legal colleagues around the world to strategically mitigate risk in the region, using your deep understanding of the local regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor changes in laws and regulations in Indonesia and provide clear and practical guidance on potential impact and necessary actions.
• Engage collaboratively with legal teams worldwide to assess legal risk and develop strategies to mitigate risk.
• Work closely with crossfunctional teams including sales, operations, marketing and tax to align on legal requirements and business objectives.
• Manage and coordinate external legal counsel and service providers, ensuring excellent and cost effective legal advice.
• Support the business in other countries in the APAC region from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters or equivalent in related coursework.
• 7+ years of strong regulatory and legal experience advising multinational corporations at a leading law firm and/or in-house - preferably in Indonesia and/or Singapore.
• Outstanding communication skills in oral and written English and Indonesian due to market coverage.
• Qualified lawyer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong team collaborator and self-starter who is curious, likes learning and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, international environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability with sound business judgment.
• Ability to communicate, both verbal and written, in a clear, commercial and non-technical manner for diverse audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters proactively with cross-functional stakeholders under time pressure.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements. Apple is a drug‑free workplace.