Regional Legal Director

Regional Legal Director

• Regional leadership role driving commercial and operational impact
• Lead a high-performing legal team across diverse jurisdictions

About Our Client

Our client is a leading industrial manufacturing and services group with strong Asia-Pacific operations. Known for innovation, operational excellence, and customer-focused solutions, they serve diverse sectors including manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and engineering. With ongoing regional expansion, they seek strong legal leadership and proactive compliance oversight to support sustainable growth.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Legal Advisory & Leadership
  • Act as the principal legal advisor for the region, providing guidance on corporate, commercial, operational, and regulatory matters.
  • Partner with business leaders to align legal strategy with the companys growth objectives.
• Commercial & Operational Oversight
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, supply agreements, procurement contracts, and strategic partnerships.
  • Support operational teams in ensuring legal compliance in day-to-day industrial operations, including manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain.
• Compliance & Governance
  • Drive implementation of corporate governance and compliance programs across the region.
  • Ensure adherence to anti-bribery, anti-corruption, trade compliance, and health & safety regulations.
  • Establish and monitor compliance frameworks, policies, and training programs for regional teams.
• Risk Management & Dispute Resolution
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks that could impact business performance.
  • Manage dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation matters, working with external counsel as required.
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement
  • Liaise with government agencies, regulators, and industry bodies to safeguard the companys legal and commercial interests.
  • Represent the company in high-level negotiations with strategic partners and stakeholders.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a small but high-performing legal team, ensuring efficiency and excellence in legal service delivery.
  • Foster a collaborative and solution-oriented culture within the team and across the business.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Law from a reputable university; Masters Degree or compliance-related certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive legal experience, with at least 8 years in a senior regional leadership role within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, energy, or related sectors.
• Proven track record in managing both commercial transactions and operational legal matters.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance frameworks, and multi-jurisdictional regulations in Asia-Pacific.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead lean, high-performing teams.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia (additional regional languages a plus).

Whats on Offer

Why Join?

• Strategic regional leadership role with high impact on commercial and operational performance.
• Opportunity to lead a lean, high-performing legal team across multiple jurisdictions.
• Work in a forward-looking industrial group with a commitment to innovation, ethics, and sustainability.
• Competitive executive-level compensation and benefits package.

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Information :

• Company : Michael Page
• Position : Regional Legal Director
• Location : Jawa
• Country : ID