Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLead commercial legal strategy for a leading energy services business.Market-leading energy services company with regional operations.About Our ClientOur client is a market-leading energy services company supporting large-scale operations across Indonesia and the broader region. Renowned for operational excellence and long-term customer partnerships, the organisation continues to expand while delivering complex projects in a highly regulated environment.Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesLead the Commercial Legal function, providing strategic legal advice to executive leadership and key business stakeholders.Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on high-value commercial agreements, master service agreements, procurement contracts, joint operating arrangements, and strategic partnerships.Support contract strategy throughout the commercial lifecycle, including tender reviews, bid support, contract negotiation, execution, variation orders, and close-out.Advise the business on contractual risk allocation, liability exposure, indemnities, insurance provisions, and commercial dispute avoidance.Partner closely with Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Business Development, and Project teams to deliver practical, commercially focused legal solutions.Lead legal support for claims management, contract interpretation, and dispute resolution, working closely with external counsel where required.Monitor regulatory developments and ensure contractual frameworks remain aligned with applicable legal and industry requirements.Develop and implement contract governance, legal processes, templates, and best practices to improve operational efficiency.Lead, mentor, and develop the commercial legal team while fostering a collaborative business partnering culture.Manage external legal counsel, budgets, and complex legal matters requiring specialist advice.The Successful ApplicantKey RequirementsBachelor's degree in Law with approximately 12-18 years of post-qualification experience.A combination of private practice and in-house legal experience is strongly preferred, ideally with exposure to commercial contracts, strategic transactions, and operational legal support.Proven experience advising on commercial contracts, procurement, services agreements, claims, contract lifecycle management, and complex negotiations.Industry exposure within mining, mining services, EPC, energy, oil & gas, infrastructure, logistics, or other industrial sectors is highly regarded.Strong understanding of commercial risk allocation, dispute avoidance, claims management, and contract governance.Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership and influence commercial decisions through practical, business-oriented legal advice.Experience leading and developing legal teams in a fast-paced operational environment.Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to work across legal, commercial, operations, procurement, and business leadership.Professional proficiency in English, with strong drafting and negotiation skills.What's on OfferWhy Join?Lead the commercial legal function within a market-leading industrial business.Partner directly with executive leadership on strategic commercial and operational decisions.Shape legal strategy while leading a high-performing team supporting large-scale, complex operations.If you're an experienced commercial legal leader looking to influence business strategy, lead complex negotiations, and make a meaningful impact within a leading energy services organisation, I'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence.ContactSherlyn AndikaQuote job refJN-072026-7074722Phone number+62 21 29588801Job summaryFunctionLegalSub SectorCommercialWhat is your area of specialisation?Energy & Natural ResourcesLocationInternationalContract TypePermanentConsultant nameSherlyn AndikaConsultant contact+62 21 29588801Job ReferenceJN-072026-7074722
