Legal Counsel

An established global industrial organisation is seeking a Legal Counsel to act as the primary legal advisor for its local operations.

This is a newly created, standalone role where you will partner closely with site leadership, regional headquarters, and external advisors to manage legal risk, strengthen governance standards, and support operational growth within a regulated production environment.

• Act as the main legal point of contact for the local business unit.
• Provide advisory support on employment and labour‑related matters, including employee relations, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and operational agreements.
• Advise management on corporate governance matters and ensure adherence to statutory and internal compliance requirements.
• Support regulatory and environmental compliance obligations relevant to industrial operations.
• Work closely with HR on workplace investigations, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Oversee compliance initiatives, audits and internal investigations where required.
• Manage relationships with external counsel for specialised legal matters.
• Track legislative developments and advise leadership on risk implications.
• Contribute to the development and scaling of the local legal function as the business grows.

• Qualified lawyer with an active practising certificate in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years of post‑qualification experience, ideally with exposure to in‑house advisory work.
• Experience supporting operational or asset‑heavy businesses (e.g. industrial, engineering, infrastructure, production or similar environments) will be advantageous.
• Strong grounding in corporate, commercial and employment law.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks within a structured operating environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency in conversational Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia required for regional stakeholder engagement. (must have)
• Demonstrated maturity, sound judgment and ability to operate independently.
• First legal hire supporting a significant operational footprint.
• High‑visibility role with direct interaction with business leadership.
• Opportunity to shape legal governance frameworks and build capability from the ground up.
• Collaborative, cross‑border environment with regional exposure.