A longstanding local conglomerate company is looking for VP Legal (Local Conglomerate - Real Estate & Property). In this job, you will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

About the VP Legal (Local Conglomerate - Real Estate) Role:
As a VP Legal (Local Conglomerate - Real Estate), you will spearhead the legal department while also taking up important responsibilities in supporting the Board of Directors to execute company's expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead General Corporate, Corporate Secretary, Ethic Compliance, Capital Markets, and Cross Border M&A of this company
• Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with the company's business objectives
• Provide leadership and guidance to the legal team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture
• Oversee legal aspects of real estate transactions, land acquisition, and development projects
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing real estate activities
• Manage corporate governance matters and serve as the corporate secretary
• Ensure compliance with corporate laws and regulations, including board meeting preparation and documentation
• Optimise legal processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Implement best practices for legal operations, including contract management and document control
• Lead dispute resolution efforts, including negotiations, mediation, and litigation when necessary
• Collaborate with external legal counsel as required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage government relations to support the company's interests
• Develop and enforce ethical standards and compliance programmes
• Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business expansion initiatives
• Provide legal guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions

To succeed in this VP Legal (Local Conglomerate - Real Estate) based in Jakarta, Indonesia, you will need strong proven track record of successful achievements, stakeholder management, and leadership.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited law school
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a senior legal role, preferably with experience from a local conglomerate
• Extensive experience in real estate and entertainment is a huge plus
• Experience in plantation companies is an advantage
• Experience in travel and tourism industry will be considered
• Experience in capital markets (equity) is a big advantage
• Strong understanding of government relations and stakeholder management
• Proven track record in ethics compliance and promoting a culture of integrity
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

This local conglomerate company has been building successful companies across generations and they are looking to grow even bigger across the border.

If you are a seasoned legal professional with great stakeholder management, looking to bring your rich experience to this local conglomerate company to support its growth, this role might be for you. Great career progression and valuable exposures awaits the right candidate for this VP Legal (Local Conglomerate - Real Estate)

Apply today or contact me to discuss this new opportunity.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.