Legal Associate Jakarta, Indonesia
YCP is a Singapore-based advisory and investment firm listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Founded in 2011, the Group has achieved exponential growth and now has 700+ professionals across 20+ offices globally, including China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, `, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, and Vietnam. Our advisory arm focuses on consulting engagements related to new business development, business turnaround, financial advisory including M&A due diligence, digital marketing, and global expansion support. Our investment arm operates businesses in personal care, F&B, early education, pet care and other strategic sectors across Asia. Please visit https://ycp.com/ for more details.
We are committed to nurturing the next generation of business leaders in Asia by providing real, hands-on experience across both advisory and investment work. Due to the continued growth of our office, we are seeking a detail-oriented and versatile Legal Associate based in Indonesia to support our legal function across SEA, India, UAE, US & EU. This role involves providing regulatory and corporate legal advisory support across client engagements, internal governance matters, and cross-border regional projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Regulatory & Advisory Support
- Provide legal research and analysis on regional laws and regulations, including corporate, commercial, employment, licensing, and sector-specific regulations.
- Support client engagements requiring regulatory interpretation and compliance assessments.
- Assist in preparing legal opinions, regulatory memoranda, and advisory reports for clients.
- Monitor regulatory developments in Indonesia and provide updates to internal teams and clients.
2. Corporate & Commercial Matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (e.g., service agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements, vendor agreements).
- Support corporate structuring, company incorporation, licensing, and compliance matters.
- Assist with due diligence exercises for transactions and investment projects.
- Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and government authorities where necessary.
3. Regional & Cross-Border Coordination
- Support cross-border projects involving multiple SEA jurisdictions.
- Coordinate with regional teams to ensure consistency in legal and regulatory positioning.
- Assist in harmonizing templates, risk frameworks, and compliance processes across the region.
4. Internal Governance & Risk
- Support internal compliance, risk management, and governance processes.
- Maintain legal documentation and ensure adherence to firm policies.
- Contribute to the development of internal legal templates and best practices.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (S.H.) from a reputable university
- Minimum 25 years of relevant legal experience (preferably in-house).
- Strong understanding of Indonesian corporate and commercial law.
- Experience in regulatory advisory, compliance, or transactional support preferred.
- Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia (written and spoken).
- Strong drafting, analytical, and research skills.
- Commercially aware with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
