Legal Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Legal Manager to oversee the company's legal operations while supporting strategic corporate initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), investments, and corporate restructuring. This role requires a commercially minded legal professional who can manage legal risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide practical legal advice to business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Commercial Legal

• Provide legal advice to management on corporate, commercial, operational, and strategic matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, NDAs, financing documents, and other business contracts.
• Ensure all legal documentation complies with applicable laws and company policies.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and legal documentation.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Ensure the company's compliance with Indonesian laws and regulations.
• Manage corporate governance matters, including shareholder resolutions, board resolutions, and corporate documentation.
• Coordinate corporate licensing, permits, and regulatory filings.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise management on potential business impacts.
• Establish and improve internal legal policies and compliance procedures.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Lead legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, investments, divestments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for target companies.
• Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies during transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including Term Sheets, Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), Shareholders' Agreements (SHA), Investment Agreements, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with financial advisors, external legal counsel, tax consultants, and business teams throughout transaction processes.
• Support post-acquisition integration from a legal and governance perspective.

Risk Management & Dispute Resolution

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across business operations.
• Manage legal disputes, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations when necessary.
• Coordinate with external law firms and government authorities.
• Provide practical legal solutions that align with business objectives.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary legal business partner for management and cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with Finance, Investment, HR, Operations, and Business Development departments.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, regulators, notaries, and government institutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law (S.H.); Master's degree (LL.M.) is an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong experience in both corporate legal operations and M&A transactions.
• Experience in private equity, venture capital, investment companies, financial services, corporate groups, or top-tier law firms is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian corporate law, contract law, investment regulations, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience conducting legal due diligence and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with corporate restructuring, capital raising, joint ventures, and investment transactions.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and commercial judgment.
• Able to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting holding companies or multi-entity corporate structures.
• Experience working with investment transactions, venture capital, or private equity firms.
• Exposure to cross-border transactions and international legal documentation.
• Licensed Advocate (PERADI) is an advantage but not mandatory.

Key Competencies

• Corporate Law
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Legal Due Diligence
• Contract Negotiation
• Corporate Governance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Leadership & Team Management