Head of Legal and Regional Legal Counsel

A well-established FMCG company in Indonesia is currently seeking a highly qualified professional to fill the position of Head of Legal Indonesia, who will also serve as Regional Legal Counsel to support their operations based in Bogor, Indonesia.

HEAD OF LEGAL AND REGIONAL LEGAL COUNSEL

Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Bogor

Keywords: collaborative, dependable, supportive leadership, inclusive, flexible working opportunities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled legal professional to join a leading organisation in Bogor as the Head of Legal and Regional Legal Counsel. This pivotal role offers you the chance to shape the legal strategy across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and providing expert guidance on complex legal matters. You will be joining an environment that values collaboration, inclusivity, and supportive leadership, where your expertise will be recognised and nurtured. The organisation is committed to offering a culture that encourages knowledge sharing and personal growth. If you are looking for a position where your contributions make a real impact and where you can develop both professionally and personally, this is the perfect next step in your career.

• Take ownership of regional legal strategy, ensuring all operations comply with local and international regulations while fostering a collaborative approach across teams.
• Join a knowledgeable team that values dependability, inclusivity, and supportive leadership, creating an environment where your skills are appreciated and your growth is encouraged.

What you'll do:

As Head of Legal and Regional Legal Counsel based in Bogor, you will play a central role in guiding the organisation through complex legal landscapes. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve providing expert advice on regulatory compliance across various jurisdictions while developing policies that protect the organisation’s interests. You will oversee contract management processes from negotiation through execution, manage relationships with external counsel and regulators, lead internal investigations when required, monitor legislative changes impacting business operations, support strategic transactions such as mergers or acquisitions with thorough due diligence work, deliver engaging training sessions to staff on critical legal issues, prepare insightful reports for senior management highlighting risks and developments in the legal sphere, and champion ethical conduct throughout the company. Success in this role requires not only technical expertise but also strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration between departments.

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel to senior management on all aspects of business operations within Indonesia and other relevant regions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks while supporting organisational objectives.
• Oversee contract negotiations, drafting, reviewing, and managing agreements with suppliers, customers, partners, and other stakeholders to safeguard the organisation’s interests.
• Manage relationships with external law firms and regulatory bodies to ensure effective representation and resolution of legal matters.
• Lead internal investigations into potential breaches or disputes, providing clear recommendations for resolution in line with best practices.
• Monitor changes in legislation affecting the organisation’s activities across multiple jurisdictions, proactively advising on necessary adjustments to policies or practices.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, or other strategic transactions by conducting due diligence and preparing relevant documentation.
• Deliver training sessions to staff on key legal topics such as compliance, anti-bribery measures, data protection, intellectual property rights, and employment law.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management summarising key legal developments, risk assessments, and ongoing casework.
• Foster a culture of ethical behaviour throughout the organisation by promoting awareness of legal responsibilities among all employees.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Head of Legal and Regional Legal Counsel will bring extensive experience gained within corporate settings at a senior level. Your background should include managing regional legal affairs across different jurisdictions with confidence. You will have demonstrated success interpreting complex legislation while tailoring advice to meet business objectives. Your contract negotiation abilities must be exceptional—balancing detail-oriented drafting with relationship-building skills. Experience managing external counsel relationships is essential for achieving positive outcomes efficiently. You should be comfortable conducting sensitive internal investigations into compliance breaches or disputes using discretion at all times. Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing commercial operations—including anti-bribery measures, data protection protocols, intellectual property rights protections, employment law standards—is vital. Proficiency supporting strategic transactions through thorough due diligence is highly valued. Outstanding communication skills are needed for delivering impactful training sessions on key legal topics. Finally, your commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture built on ethical behaviour will set you apart as a trusted advisor within the organisation.

• Extensive experience practising law within corporate environments at a senior level with proven success managing regional legal affairs.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex legislation across multiple jurisdictions while providing clear guidance tailored to business needs.
• Exceptional contract negotiation skills including drafting detailed agreements that protect organisational interests without compromising relationships.
• Strong track record managing external counsel relationships effectively to achieve favourable outcomes for the organisation.
• Experience conducting internal investigations into compliance breaches or disputes with sensitivity and discretion.
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to commercial operations including anti-bribery laws, data protection requirements, intellectual property rights, employment law standards.
• Proficiency supporting strategic transactions such as mergers or acquisitions through rigorous due diligence processes.
• Outstanding communication skills enabling you to deliver engaging training sessions on legal topics for diverse audiences.
• Ability to prepare concise yet comprehensive reports for senior management summarising key risks and developments in the legal landscape.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture built on ethical behaviour and shared responsibility.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the most respected employers within FMCG industry thanks to its unwavering commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development. The company fosters an inclusive environment where every team member’s contribution is valued—regardless of background or experience level—and where collaboration is actively encouraged across all departments. Supportive leadership means you’ll always have access to guidance when needed; knowledge sharing is embedded in the culture so everyone benefits from collective expertise. The company’s reputation for dependability extends beyond its products—it’s reflected in how it treats its people: fairly, honestly, and with genuine care for their growth both inside and outside work. By joining this team you’ll become part of a network that prioritises trustworthiness above all else—a place where your talents are recognised not just as assets but as integral components of shared success.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career further by making a meaningful impact in a supportive environment that values your expertise—apply now!

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