Associate Legal Counsel - 6 months FTC (Immediate Hiring)

Associate Legal Counsel - 6 months FTC (Immediate Hiring, Consultancy Firm)

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Jakarta

Keywords: collaborative, inclusive, supportive leadership, global network, interpersonal skills, contract negotiation, legal drafting, trusted relationships, continuous improvement, flexible working opportunities

A leading consultancy firm in Jakarta is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel for a 6-month fixed-term contract, offering immediate hiring. This role presents a unique opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation renowned for its supportive and inclusive work environment, where extraordinary teams are intentionally cultivated through diverse backgrounds and perspectives. As part of the legal team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting business objectives, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and managing legal and contractual risk. The firm is committed to fostering both professional and personal growth, providing flexible working opportunities and access to a global network of knowledgeable colleagues. If you are looking for a rewarding position that values your expertise and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative setting, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

• Join a globally recognised consultancy firm in Jakarta on a 6-month fixed-term contract, where your legal expertise will be valued and nurtured within an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Work closely with consulting teams, business functions, and senior legal stakeholders to review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements while contributing to initiatives that strengthen legal operations worldwide.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities, access to training resources, and the chance to collaborate with knowledgeable professionals dedicated to continuous improvement and professional development.

What you'll do:

As an Associate Legal Counsel Fixed-Term Contract based in Jakarta, you will immerse yourself in the day-to-day activities of reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements that underpin the firm's consulting engagements. Your role will involve direct interaction with clients and vendors, ensuring that contractual terms align with both commercial objectives and professional standards. You will provide clear guidance to various business functions, helping them navigate complex legal requirements while maintaining compliance. By coordinating agreement reviews across departments, you will foster collaboration among cross-functional teams. Your involvement in RFP responses will be crucial in securing new business opportunities. Additionally, you will contribute to special projects designed to enhance the effectiveness of the legal team’s operations globally. Success in this role requires responsiveness, efficiency in managing multiple priorities, and the ability to build trusted relationships through excellent interpersonal skills.

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of legal contracts including consulting engagement agreements, confidentiality agreements, and vendor contracts to support business objectives.
• Negotiate directly with clients and vendors to ensure commercial goals are met while appropriately managing legal risk across all transactions.
• Provide practical legal guidance to consulting teams and business functions regarding professional standards and contractual requirements.
• Communicate legal risks and considerations clearly and concisely to internal stakeholders as well as senior members of the legal team.
• Coordinate agreement reviews and feedback with cross-functional stakeholders and departments to ensure alignment on contractual matters.
• Support responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) by reviewing relevant documents and providing timely legal input.
• Contribute actively to special projects and initiatives across the legal team aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
• Assist in continuous improvement efforts related to global legal processes by identifying areas for optimisation.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders through responsive communication and dependable support.
• Manage multiple contracts simultaneously while prioritising tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Associate Legal Counsel Fixed-Term Contract brings extensive experience in commercial contract review, drafting, and negotiation within both law firm environments and corporate settings. Your academic credentials are complemented by professional licensing that underscores your dedication to ethical practice. You possess advanced skills in creating robust agreements that balance risk management with business objectives. Your ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly fosters trust among colleagues across departments. You thrive in situations requiring quick responses without compromising quality or accuracy. Your background includes exposure to high-stakes negotiations where relationship-building was key. In addition, your approach is marked by empathy towards stakeholder needs, sensitivity when handling confidential information, and commitment to continuous learning within a global context.

• Bachelor of law from a reputable university coupled with PERADI licensing demonstrates your strong academic foundation and commitment to professional standards.
• At least 7 years of working experience with a minimum of 2 years specifically focused on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements ensures you bring proven expertise.
• Experience gained from reputable top-tier law firms or in-house legal roles is highly regarded as it reflects your exposure to best practices within the industry.
• Exceptional legal drafting skills enable you to create precise contracts that protect organisational interests while facilitating business growth.
• Advanced negotiation abilities allow you to manage complex contractual matters effectively while maintaining positive relationships with clients and vendors.
• Strong contract review capabilities ensure thorough analysis of terms for compliance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies.
• Ability to develop practical solutions showcases your resourcefulness when addressing intricate contractual challenges.
• Excellent communication skills empower you to convey complex legal concepts clearly to both internal stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Proven capacity for building trusted relationships highlights your interpersonal strengths essential for collaborative teamwork.
• Responsiveness combined with efficient management of multiple contracts demonstrates your dependability under pressure.

What sets this company apart:

This consultancy firm stands out as one of the world’s most respected workplaces due to its intentional focus on cultivating extraordinary teams through diversity of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills. Employees benefit from an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive professionally as well as personally. The organisation’s commitment extends beyond business success; it invests heavily in employee wellbeing by offering flexible working opportunities tailored for work-life balance. Training resources are readily available so staff can continually develop their knowledge base alongside supportive leadership that encourages growth at every stage of their career journey. The firm’s global network provides unparalleled access to expertise across industries—ensuring employees always have dependable colleagues ready for collaboration or advice. Its reputation for nurturing talent makes it an employer of choice among those seeking meaningful work within a communal setting where kindness, loyalty, empathy, and shared purpose drive collective achievement.

What's next:

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