Legal Manager (Plantation / Real Estate)

Lead commercial legal matters across a growing business.Join a leading plantation and property group.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading plantation group with a growing presence across plantation, agribusiness and property development. The company operates across Indonesia as part of a larger regional group.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee day-to-day legal matters across the Indonesian business, providing practical and commercially sound legal advice.Draft, review and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts, including procurement, services, supply, construction, operational and business agreements.Advise on corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, investments and other strategic initiatives.Provide legal support on land and property matters, including land acquisition, land title, HGU/HGB, development and related documentation.Advise business teams on regulatory, licensing, compliance and operational legal matters, particularly those relevant to plantation, land and property activities.Partner closely with Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, HR, Land, Government Relations and senior management to identify and manage legal risks.Manage and coordinate external counsel, notaries and other professional advisers where required.Lead, mentor and develop the legal team, ensuring effective allocation, review and delivery of legal work.Develop and improve legal templates, processes, contract standards and risk-management practices to support business efficiency.Support senior management on legal risk assessment and strategic business decisions, balancing legal requirements with commercial objectives.Monitor relevant changes in Indonesian laws and regulations and assess their potential impact on the business.

The Successful Applicant

Key Requirements

8-15 years of relevant legal experience, with Indonesian legal qualification; experience in plantation, agribusiness, real estate/property or a related industry is highly relevant.Strong track record in commercial contract negotiation and management, with the ability to manage high-volume and complex legal matters.Exposure to M&A, investments, JVs, land transactions or property development will be highly advantageous.Strong understanding of Indonesian land, corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.Proven ability to work effectively with multiple business functions and senior stakeholders in a commercial environment.Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing, mentoring or supervising legal professionals.Strong commercial judgement and ability to translate legal risks into practical business solutions.Fluent written and spoken English is required, with the ability to communicate effectively with regional/international stakeholders.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment and taking ownership of matters independently.

What's on Offer

Broad Legal Exposure - Work across commercial, corporate, land, property and regulatory matters rather than a single legal specialty.Strategic Business Exposure - Support ongoing business growth, investments, acquisitions and development initiatives.Leadership Opportunity - Take ownership of the legal function while partnering directly with senior stakeholders and business leaders.

Interested in taking on a broader commercial legal leadership role within a growing regional group? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.