The Junior Legal Manager - Litigation plays a critical role in safeguarding the company's legal interests and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations within Indonesia's logistics and transportation industry. This role oversees all litigation matters - civil, criminal, labor, and administrative - while also providing strategic legal counsel to management and operational teams. The Junior Legal Manager - Litigation acts as the company's key representative in managing litigation and dispute resolutions, ensuring that potential legal risks are mitigated effectively and business operations remain legally sound.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Dispute Management

Supervise and manage all litigation processes involving the company, including civil, criminal, labor, and administrative cases.
Develop and execute legal strategies for each case, including risk analysis, exposure assessment, and recommendations for resolution.
Coordinate with investigation teams, external law firms, notaries, and other legal consultants to ensure effective legal representation.
Prepare, review, and verify litigation documents such as claims, defenses, replies, evidence, and monitor court schedules.
Supervise and ensure proper execution of court decisions and related enforcement actions.

Legal Advisory & Compliance

Provide internal legal advice to management and other departments regarding potential disputes, contractual obligations, and operational policies.
Conduct preventive legal analysis to minimize risks associated with logistics operations, such as cargo loss, claims, damage, delays, or contractual breaches.
Ensure the company's operations comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including transportation, customs, insurance, and consumer protection rules.

Contractual & Dispute Prevention

Review commercial agreements, MoUs, and partnership contracts to protect the company's legal position.
Identify and address potential disputes early, and manage non-litigation resolutions through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration.

Team & Stakeholder Management

Supervise and mentor the internal legal team (litigation officers / paralegals), ensuring effective task allocation and skill development.
Prepare and present regular reports to the Board of Directors, C-suite and VP of Legal & Compliance regarding ongoing litigation and legal risks.
Maintain positive relationships with law enforcement agencies, government institutions, and industry regulators (e.g., Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs, Ministry of Transportation, customs, and local authorities).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Law from a reputable university; a Master's Degree is preferred.
Active PERADI license.
Minimum 5 years of experience in litigation legal practice or legal in-house, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
Prior experience in the logistics, transportation, e-commerce, or forwarding industry is highly desirable.
Proven track record handling civil, criminal, and industrial relations (labor court) cases.
Strong legal analytical skills and comprehensive knowledge of Civil Code, Criminal Code, Consumer Protection Law, Labor Law, and logistics regulations.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English (oral and written).
Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases simultaneously with clear prioritization and result orientation in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to coordinate across departments and lead a legal team effectively.
High integrity, sound judgment, and professionalism under pressure.