Senior Legal Counsel
One of the global Oil and Gas Company is currently looking for a senior legal counsel to support their business in Jakarta.
SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Jakarta
Keywords: Legal, Counsel, Senior, Oil & Gas law, Business law, Agrarian law, Investment law, Compliance, Data privacy
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to join a leading organisation in the energy sector. This role offers the chance to handle all legal matters related to the day-to-day operation of the company and its assets, providing consultation and relevant legal advice to all users within the company. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with external legal counsels, manage commercial agreements, and provide training and awareness on business contract processes.
- Handle all legal matters related to daily operations
- Work closely with external legal counsels
- Manage commercial agreements
What you'll do:
As a Senior Legal Counsel, your role will be pivotal in handling all legal matters related to the day-to-day operation of the company. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various legal and commercial documents while ensuring that all operations are carried out in compliance with laws and regulations. Your expertise will be crucial in managing commercial agreements, providing training on business contract processes, offering legal advice on various matters, handling corporate secretarial related works, and participating in dispute resolution and litigation.
- Coordinate and monitor work quality of external legal counsels
- Draft, review and negotiate legal and commercial documents
- Manage and implement commercial agreements such as EPCIC Contracts, Operational and Maintenance Agreement, lease agreement, gas sale agreement, sales and purchase agreement etc.
- Design and implement guidelines and policies for business contract process and management
- Provide guidance to ensure operations are carried out in compliance with laws and regulations
- Provide training on business contract process
- Provide legal advice on any matters
- Handle corporate secretarial related works
- Participate in dispute resolution and litigation including evaluating alternative dispute resolution techniques, early case analysis, coordinating with external legal counsel, negotiating settlements and agreements
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Senior Legal Counsel position will bring a wealth of experience from the energy sector. You will possess excellent communication skills coupled with strong problem-solving abilities. Your technological proficiency will aid you in navigating through complex systems while your agility, flexibility, determination will help you excel in this role. A deep understanding of Oil & Gas law, civil law, business law, agrarian law, investment law is essential along with knowledge on compliance management and governance. A good command over English language (written and spoken) is required. A collaborative mindset and being a team player are key attributes for this role.
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Technological proficiencies
- Agility, flexibility and determination with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong knowledge of Oil & Gas law, civil law, business law, agrarian law, investment law, compliance, data privacy, compliance management and governance
- Good command of English language (written and spoken)
- Collaborative mindset and attitudes
- Team player
What sets this company apart:
This organisation is a leader in the energy sector, known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where every employee is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The company prides itself on its strong focus on professional development, offering numerous opportunities for learning and growth.
What's next:
Ready to take the next step in your legal career? Apply now!
Apply today by clicking on the link!
Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.
About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Legal
Focus: In-house Legal
Industry: Oil and Gas
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Senior Management
Language: English - Professional working
Location: Jakarta
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: O11J0D-9513D140
Date posted: 23 April 2025
Consultant: Albertus Pratama
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