The posting
Job Title
Senior Legal Manager – Indonesia (Fintech / Financial Services)
Location
Jakarta, Indonesia
(Open to Jakarta-based candidates or frequent business travel)
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Overview
We are hiring a Senior Legal Manager to lead and support legal matters for overseas operations, with a primary focus on Indonesia. This role will act as a key legal business partner, providing strategic legal advice, managing regulatory and compliance matters, and supporting complex commercial initiatives. The position has strong future leadership potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead legal management for overseas business operations, primarily Indonesia, and provide legal advice on major business decisions
- Support cross-border transactions, partnerships, and strategic projects, including legal due diligence and risk assessment
- Participate in major commercial negotiations and ensure legal risk mitigation
- Manage and coordinate external law firms on litigation, arbitration, regulatory matters, and dispute resolution
- Monitor regulatory and legal developments in fintech / financial services / internet sectors and assess business impact
- Advise management on compliance strategies and regulatory responses
- Collaborate with and potentially lead a local legal team in Jakarta in the future
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Law or above
- 8+ years of legal experience preferred (flexible based on overall seniority)
- Industry experience in Fintech strongly preferred; financial services or internet platforms acceptable
- Experience supporting overseas or cross-border business operations
- Solid knowledge of Indonesian legal and regulatory environment (direct or indirect exposure)
- Prior team management experience or clear leadership potential
- Strong commercial mindset and ability to work independently
Language Requirements
- Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent / Working language
- English: Professional proficiency
- Indonesian or Malay language skills are a strong plus
Compensation
- Competitive package, negotiable based on experience



