Legal Business Analyst

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Legal Business Analyst – Driving Compliance & Government Relations at Caterpillar Batam

At Caterpillar, we don't just build machines—we build careers that matter. As a Legal Business Analyst in our Batam facility, you'll be at the heart of how we navigate complex regulatory landscapes and foster trusted relationships with government stakeholders. This role offers a unique blend of legal insight, strategic influence, and operational impact—empowering you to shape outcomes that support our people, protect our operations, and drive our purpose forward. If you're looking to grow with a company that values integrity, innovation, and global reach, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Additional Info:

Shift: Regular

Work Location: Batam, Kepulauan Riau

This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office. 

Travel Requirement: No

You will work in an office environment.

Domestic relocation is available for this position.

What You Will Do:

• Government Relations

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national government bodies.

  • Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on operations.

  • Represent Caterpillar in discussions with government officials.

  • Manage permits, licenses, and certifications to ensure legal compliance.

  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting to government agencies.​

• Legal Affairs

  • Ensure compliance with national and local laws (labor, tax, environmental, etc.).

  • Manage and archive legal documents and contracts.

  • Conduct legal research to support business decisions.

  • Educate internal teams on regulatory changes and compliance requirements.

• Communication and Coordination

  • Act as a liaison between internal departments and external stakeholders.

  • Provide regular updates to leadership on legal and regulatory matters.

What Skills You Have:

• Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

• Confidentiality: Knowledge of practices and policies governing disclosure of information about the organization, its business activities, and employees; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.

• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• Data Entry Management: Knowledge of data entry management; ability to manage data entry and report the results during daily work.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Law, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in legal affairs, government relations, or regulatory compliance—preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English. Able to represent the company professionally in external engagements.

• Skilled in building and maintaining productive relationships with government agencies, legal bodies, and internal stakeholders.

• High ethical standards and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):

• This job requires extensive active movement throughout the plant including climbing stairs and steps, lifting devices, and pushing and pulling equipment.

What You Will Get

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salaried wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides benefits (medical, dental, vision, pension, and accident & life insurance) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Final Details

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