Legal Manager (Indonesia Expatriate Assignment)

ALLCAN INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company is seeking a legal professional to oversee compliance and legal matters primarily in Indonesia. The role involves leading cross-border projects and managing external legal counsel. Ideal candidates have 5-10 years of experience in financial services or technology sectors, possess strong governance framework knowledge, and are fluent in both English and Mandarin. Frequent travel and a long-term presence in Jakarta are required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of in-house legal experience in financial services, technology, or internet-related industries.
• Strong logical thinking and structured approach to complex issues.
• Excellent communication and execution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal and compliance matters for overseas operations, primarily in Indonesia.
• Participate in cross-border projects, assess legal risks, and provide recommendations.
• Manage external legal counsel and handle disputes.

Skills

Legal governance frameworks

Negotiation

Analytical capability

Cross-functional coordination

English

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

The role requires long-term assignment in Jakarta, Indonesia (approximately 70% of the time).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company’s legal and compliance matters for overseas operations, with a primary focus on Indonesia, and provide professional legal opinions to support business decisions.

• Participate in major cross-border projects, including commercial negotiations and due diligence, assess legal risks, and provide recommendations on risk mitigation and execution.

• Manage external legal counsel and handle arbitration, litigation, compliance inquiries, and other dispute-related matters.

• Continuously monitor regulatory updates, industry rules, and legal developments in Indonesia and other relevant markets, analyse their impact on the business, and advise on appropriate countermeasures.

• Conduct legal research on new business models, key strategic initiatives, and policy-sensitive topics, identify potential risks, and provide legal guidance to facilitate management decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Law, with strong hands-on legal experience.

• 5–10 years of in-house legal experience within financial services, technology, or internet-related industries. Prior experience in reputable law firms is an advantage.

• Proven experience in establishing legal governance frameworks. Candidates with experience leading or managing local teams in Indonesia are preferred.

• Strong logical thinking, analytical capability, and structured approach in handling complex issues.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination skills, with strong execution and learning abilities.

• Proficient in both English and Mandarin to work with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Able to travel frequently and maintain a long-term work presence in Indonesia (approximately 70% based in Jakarta).