Legal & Compliance Director

2 weeks ago


Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia Gateway Search Full time

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Co-Founder & VP @ Gateway Search | HR, Recruiting, FinTech

Position Overview:

As the Legal & Compliance Director, you will lead all legal, compliance, and regulatory functions for the company's operations in Indonesia. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, providing expert legal guidance while ensuring compliance with Indonesian laws and international best practices. This role requires a seasoned legal professional with deep industry experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to navigate complex legal landscapes, particularly in the technology and infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership team on legal, compliance, and regulatory matters.
  2. Oversee all corporate legal matters, including M&A, joint ventures, financing, and commercial agreements.
  3. Draft, negotiate, and review high-value contracts related to real estate, data centre operations, technology partnerships, and vendor agreements.
  4. Ensure strong corporate governance by advising on board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and regulatory disclosures.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:

  1. Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance framework aligned with Indonesian regulations and international standards (e.g., data privacy, cybersecurity, anti-corruption laws).
  2. Liaise with government agencies, regulators, and industry associations to ensure licensing, permits, and operational approvals are secured and maintained.
  3. Monitor regulatory changes and emerging risks, proactively advising leadership on compliance strategies.
  4. Lead internal investigations on compliance breaches, ethics violations, and regulatory issues, ensuring swift resolution.
  5. Manage a small team of 2 junior professionals in Indonesia, including 1 handling legal administrative support and 1 managing commercial matters.
  6. Provide mentorship, guidance, and oversight to ensure the team delivers high-quality legal and compliance support.
  7. Foster a culture of compliance and accountability within the team and across the organization.

Key Requirements:

  1. Education: Law degree (LL.B or J.D.) from a reputable university; a Master's degree or additional legal qualifications is a plus.
  2. Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience in legal and compliance roles, with at least 7 to 10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
  3. Expertise: Deep knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance, technology infrastructure, and data privacy.
  4. Industry Background: Proven track record in handling high-value transactions, M&A, corporate structuring, and risk mitigation. Experience in data centre, technology, telecommunications, or infrastructure companies is preferred.
  5. Regulatory Relationships: Strong relationships with Indonesian regulators and government bodies (e.g., OJK, Kominfo, BKPM).
  6. Language: Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English (both written and spoken).
  7. Skills: Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Technology, Information and Media

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