Legal Manager (Surabaya) & Corporate Secretary (Surabaya)

Surabaya Permanent View Job Description
We are hiring a Legal Manager to establish and lead the company's standalone legal function, and a Corporate Secretary to oversee governance, compliance and investor readiness, including IPO-related work. Both roles are based in Surabaya within an established Indonesian sports and entertainment business.
  • Legal Manager: Build and lead the company's standalone legal function.
  • Corporate Secretary: Lead governance and support IPO readiness.

About Our Client

Our client is an established Indonesian company operating in the sports and entertainment sector. Based in Surabaya, the business is strengthening its legal and corporate governance capabilities as it continues to grow.

Job Description

1. Legal ManagerRole overviewThis is a standalone role and the company's first dedicated legal hire, offering the opportunity to establish and develop its legal function. The Legal Manager will advise the business on a broad range of legal matters and work closely with senior management.

Key responsibilities

  • Establish and develop the company's legal function, processes and documentation.
  • Provide legal advice on commercial contracts, business operations and corporate matters.
  • Draft, review and negotiate agreements, including vendor, partnership and service contracts.
  • Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend practical solutions.
  • Coordinate with external counsel and manage disputes or litigation when required.
  • Support business initiatives and strategic projects with timely legal guidance.



2. Corporate SecretaryRole overviewThe Corporate Secretary will oversee corporate governance, regulatory compliance and key corporate secretarial matters. The role offers the opportunity to strengthen governance practices and contribute to the company's investor readiness, including IPO-related work.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage corporate secretarial matters, including shareholder records and share registration.
  • Coordinate Board of Directors and shareholder meetings, including agendas, minutes and resolutions.
  • Maintain corporate records and ensure statutory filings and regulatory obligations are completed on time.
  • Support the development and implementation of good corporate governance (GCG) practices.
  • Coordinate with regulators, external advisers and relevant stakeholders on corporate matters.
  • Support investor relations and initiatives to build the company's reputation with investors.
  • Contribute to IPO preparation and related governance and compliance requirements, as applicable.



The Successful Applicant

1. Legal ManagerKey requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Law; Indonesian advocate qualification is an advantage.
  • Approximately 5-15 years of relevant legal experience, ideally in-house or with a reputable law firm.
  • Strong experience in commercial contracts, corporate matters and general legal advisory.
  • Able to work independently and build legal processes from the ground up.
  • Practical, proactive and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
  • Interest in sports, entertainment or the wider business is an advantage.



2. Corporate SecretaryKey requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance or a related discipline.
  • Approximately 5-15 years of relevant corporate secretarial, governance or compliance experience.
  • Experience with capital markets and IPO processes is highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate governance, statutory requirements and shareholder administration.
  • Detail-oriented, organised and able to manage multiple deadlines independently.
  • Confident coordinating with senior leadership, external advisers and stakeholders.
  • Interest in sports and entertainment is an advantage.



What's on Offer

Why consider these opportunities?

  • Build and shape: The Legal Manager will establish a legal function from the ground up, while the Corporate Secretary will help strengthen governance and investor readiness.
  • Meaningful business exposure: Work closely with senior management in a growing sports and entertainment business.
  • Based in Surabaya: Join the company's team on-site and contribute directly to its next stage of development.



Interested? Please apply with your updated CV and indicate which role you are applying for. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial online discussion, followed by an in-person interview in Surabaya.

Contact
Sherlyn Andika
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7110918
Phone number
+62 21 29588801

Job summary

Function
Legal
Sub Sector
Corporate
What is your area of specialisation?
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
Surabaya
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sherlyn Andika
Consultant contact
+62 21 29588801
Job Reference
JN-092026-7110918

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.