Our client, a leading international law firm in Jakarta, is seeking an experienced M&A Senior Associate to join their growing corporate practice. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated cross-border transactions while developing your career alongside respected partners in the Indonesian legal market.
Job Responsibilities
• Lead and manage M&A transactions from inception through completion, including deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and closing
• Advise clients on corporate matters including joint ventures, reorganizations, private equity investments, and strategic partnerships
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents including share purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and shareholder agreements
• Oversee due diligence processes, manage data rooms, and coordinate inputs from multidisciplinary teams
• Act as key point of contact for clients, providing strategic and commercially-focused legal advice
• Supervise and mentor junior associates to ensure high-quality work product and professional development
• Collaborate with partners on business development initiatives and thought leadership activities
• Stay current on legal, regulatory, and market developments affecting M&A activity
Job Requirements
• Minimum 6-8 years post-qualification experience in corporate/M&A practice at a reputable law firm
• Proven track record handling complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions
• Experience advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, private equity funds, and large conglomerates
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian corporate law, securities regulation, foreign investment rules, and competition law
• Advanced drafting and negotiation skills for sophisticated transaction documents
• Demonstrated ability to supervise junior associates and manage transaction workflows
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities
• Outstanding client relationship management and communication skills
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential
• Bachelor of Law degree from a reputable university; foreign qualifications are advantageous
This role offers the chance to work on market-leading transactions with exceptional colleagues in a supportive and progressive environment. If you are ready to take the next step in your M&A career, the Select Headhunter team would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you in confidence. Please submit your application to begin a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity.