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Head of Litigation (Conglomerate)

Jakarta Permanent View Job Description
Our client is seeking a seasoned Head of Litigation to lead employment and industrial relations disputes while overseeing broader litigation matters. Reporting to the BoD, this role requires a strategic and highly influential legal leader with strong litigation experience, stakeholder networks, and the ability to navigate complex, high-stakes disputes.
  • Lead employment and corporate litigation for a leading business group
  • A prominent privately owned conglomerate in Indonesia

About Our Client

A prominent privately owned conglomerate in Indonesia with a strong national footprint, operating across multiple business segments and serving millions of consumers throughout Indonesia. The group is known for its entrepreneurial culture, operational scale, and long-term commitment to business growth, making it one of the most recognized and respected corporate organizations in the country.

Job Description

Litigation Strategy & Case Management

  • Lead the company's litigation function and develop proactive legal strategies to protect business interests.
  • Handle complex employment, industrial relations, labor union, manpower, and workforce-related disputes.
  • Manage civil, administrative, regulatory, commercial, and other corporate litigation matters as required.
  • Assess legal risks and formulate offensive and defensive litigation approaches.
  • Oversee litigation portfolios from initial assessment through resolution, settlement, or judgment.



Employment & Industrial Relations

  • Act as the key counsel for sensitive employment disputes involving executives, employees, unions, and external stakeholders.
  • Develop strategies for workforce restructuring, disciplinary actions, terminations, collective disputes, and industrial relations matters.
  • Provide practical legal guidance to HR and business leaders on employment-related risks and dispute prevention.
  • Represent company interests in manpower-related proceedings and negotiations.



Stakeholder Management

  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with external legal counsel, regulators, relevant authorities, industry stakeholders, and dispute-resolution bodies.
  • Coordinate with internal leadership to ensure alignment between legal strategy and business objectives.
  • Advise senior management on high-risk litigation and reputational matters.



Leadership & Governance

  • Lead and mentor the litigation team while driving high standards of legal execution.
  • Manage external legal firms and litigation budgets effectively.
  • Prepare executive-level updates and recommendations for senior leadership.
  • Strengthen litigation governance, processes, and risk management frameworks.

The Successful Applicant

Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law; Master's Degree is an advantage.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive litigation experience.
  • Strong track record handling employment, labor, industrial relations, and workforce-related disputes.
  • Additional exposure to commercial, civil, regulatory, and corporate litigation matters is highly preferred.
  • Experience gained from leading law firms, major corporations, or a combination of both.



Technical Expertise

  • Deep understanding of Indonesian employment law, industrial relations, and dispute-resolution processes.
  • Strong litigation planning, negotiation, advocacy, and dispute-management capabilities.
  • Ability to balance legal strategy with commercial business considerations.
  • Experienced in managing sensitive and high-profile disputes.



Personal Attributes

  • Assertive, resilient, and highly persuasive.
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Well-connected within relevant legal, regulatory, and dispute-resolution networks.
  • Strategic thinker with strong judgment and execution capability.
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

What's on Offer

  • Strategic leadership role with direct visibility to senior leadership and significant influence on critical business decisions.
  • High-impact litigation portfolio covering employment, industrial relations, and broader corporate disputes.
  • Opportunity to shape legal strategy within one of Indonesia's most established and respected business groups.



Interested?If you have a strong litigation background, extensive experience in employment and industrial relations disputes, and the credibility, network, and strategic mindset to lead high-stakes legal matters, we would welcome a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.

Contact
Sherlyn Andika
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7062689
Phone number
+62 21 29588801

Job summary

Function
Legal
Sub Sector
Litigation
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Jakarta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sherlyn Andika
Consultant contact
+62 21 29588801
Job Reference
JN-072026-7062689

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