Commercial/Operations Legal Manager (Mining)

A mining company based in Jakarta is on the lookout for a dynamic Commercial/Operations Legal Manager (Mining) to become an integral part of their trusted and highly skilled legal team.

Commercial/Operations Legal Manager (Mining)

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Jakarta

Keywords: collaborative, supportive leadership, inclusive environment

A mining organisation in Jakarta is seeking a Commercial/Operations Legal Manager (Mining) to join their dependable legal team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the legal framework of a thriving business, ensuring that all commercial and operational activities are conducted with the utmost integrity and compliance. Play a key role in supporting commercial operations by providing expert legal guidance, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong inter-personal connections throughout the business.

What you'll do:

As the Commercial/Operations Legal Manager (Mining) based in Jakarta, you will be entrusted with overseeing the legal aspects of all commercial transactions and operational activities within the organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve working collaboratively with various departments to provide clear guidance on complex legal issues while nurturing positive relationships across teams. You will play an integral part in drafting and negotiating contracts that underpin the company’s success, monitoring regulatory developments to keep policies up-to-date, and delivering engaging training sessions that empower colleagues to act responsibly. By managing external counsel relationships effectively and supporting dispute resolution efforts with sensitivity and tact, you will contribute significantly to the organisation’s reputation for ethical conduct. Your ability to balance risk mitigation with practical business needs will be essential in helping the company achieve its goals while maintaining trust among partners and stakeholders.

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on all commercial contracts, agreements, and transactions to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial documents including supplier agreements, service contracts, partnership arrangements, and procurement documentation.
• Support operational teams by identifying potential legal risks in day-to-day business activities and recommending practical solutions that align with organisational objectives.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as finance, procurement, operations, and senior management to facilitate smooth business processes while safeguarding legal interests.
• Monitor changes in legislation affecting commercial operations and proactively update policies and procedures to maintain full regulatory compliance.
• Manage external counsel relationships when required, ensuring cost-effective use of resources while maintaining high standards of legal service delivery.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for staff on key legal topics such as contract management, anti-bribery measures, data protection requirements, and ethical business practices.
• Assist in resolving disputes or claims arising from commercial or operational matters through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution methods where possible.
• Maintain accurate records of all contractual obligations and ensure timely renewals or renegotiations as necessary to protect organisational interests.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Commercial and Operations Legal Manager position will bring substantial experience advising on commercial matters within fast-evolving environments. Your background should include hands-on involvement in contract negotiation as well as policy development aligned with local regulations. You will possess excellent communication skills that enable you to explain intricate legal points in an accessible manner while building rapport across different teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputable university, with at least 8 years of working experience altogether in law firm and in corporate as in-house legal.
• Extensive experience providing legal support within commercial or operational environments, ideally gained from reputable organisations or law firms.
• Proven track record of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts across multiple sectors or industries.
• Strong understanding of Indonesian commercial law as well as international best practices relating to contract management and corporate governance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal colleagues at all levels of seniority.
• Demonstrated capacity for collaborative problem-solving within cross-functional teams while maintaining a considerate approach towards differing perspectives.
• Experience managing external counsel relationships efficiently to achieve desired outcomes without unnecessary expenditure.
• Meticulous attention to detail combined with sound judgement when assessing risks or making recommendations under tight deadlines.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward by joining a collaborative team where your expertise truly matters, this is your chance!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding opportunity awaits.

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