Legal Counsel (Infrastructure/Construction)

Indonesia Permanent View Job Description
Our client is a multinational company operating in the geotechnical engineering and construction sector. They are known for delivering large-scale infrastructure and ground improvement projects across global markets.
  • Join a globally renowned construction company
  • Be part of the business to advise on strategic projects

About Our Client

Reporting directly to the Country Head, this role will act as a standalone legal advisor supporting business operations, contracts, and risk management. The position requires providing strategic and hands-on legal support across construction-related matters while working independently.

Job Description

  • Act as the primary legal advisor to the Country Head, providing end-to-end legal support across project lifecycle stages including tendering, contract negotiation, project execution, and dispute resolution.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including EPC contracts, subcontractor agreements, NDAs, and supplier/vendor contracts, ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with business objectives.
  • Provide legal guidance on construction law matters, including claims management, variations, delay analysis, liquidated damages, and contractual entitlements under local and international standards (e.g., FIDIC).
  • Support project teams by identifying legal risks and proposing practical, commercially viable solutions, particularly in relation to site operations, project delivery, and compliance obligations.
  • Manage and coordinate any disputes, litigation, or arbitration processes, working with external counsel where required while maintaining cost efficiency and strategic oversight.
  • Ensure compliance with Indonesian laws and regulations, as well as internal corporate governance, ethics, and compliance policies across all business activities.
  • Advise on corporate legal matters including entity structuring, regulatory filings, licenses, and day-to-day legal operations as a standalone contributor.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified lawyer with 4-8 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained from a combination of reputable law firms and in-house roles within construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
  • Strong technical knowledge of construction law, contract management, and claims handling, with familiarity in standard contract frameworks such as FIDIC or similar.
  • Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial priorities effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a single contributor role, managing multiple stakeholders and priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Prior experience in a multinational environment, with strong communication skills in English and the ability to operate in a cross-cultural, matrix organization.
  • High level of commercial acumen, problem-solving capability, and confidence to engage directly with senior leadership and business teams.
  • Strong integrity, adaptability, and a hands-on approach, with willingness to be involved in both strategic and operational legal matters.

What's on Offer

If you are an independent and commercially driven legal professional looking for a high-impact role with direct exposure to senior leadership, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out for a confidential discussion to explore this opportunity further.

Contact
Sherlyn Andika
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7046204
Phone number
+62 21 29588801

Job summary

Function
Legal
Sub Sector
Corporate
What is your area of specialisation?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Indonesia
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sherlyn Andika
Consultant contact
+62 21 29588801
Job Reference
JN-062026-7046204

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