Head of Legal (Mining)

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia is recruiting on behalf of a leading Local Conglomerate Coal Mining Company for the role of Head of Legal. The position will be based in Jakarta Indonesia. Job Descriptions :



Legal Strategy & Advisory

  • Act as chief legal advisor to the Board of Directors and senior management on all legal matters
  • Provide legal guidance to support business strategy, investment decisions, and operational activities
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across the group


Regulatory & Mining Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with Indonesian mining laws and regulations, including:
    • Mining licenses (IUP, IUPK, RKAB, PPKH, IPPKH)
    • Environmental regulations (AMDAL, reclamation & post-mining obligations)
    • Energy and mineral resources regulations
  • Liaise with government authorities and regulators (ESDM, KLHK, BKPM, local governments)


Corporate & Commercial Legal

  • Oversee corporate governance, shareholder matters, and group structuring
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including:
    • Mining services
    • EPC and infrastructure
    • Offtake and coal sales agreements
    • Logistics and transportation contracts
    • Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
  • Support M&A, asset acquisition/divestment, and financing transactions


Litigation & Dispute Management

  • Manage litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution, including land disputes and community-related issues
  • Coordinate and supervise external legal counsel
  • Develop strategies to minimize litigation exposure and financial impact


Land, Community & Stakeholder Matters

  • Handle land acquisition, land status, compensation, and community relations legal matters
  • Support management in resolving social, community, and local stakeholder disputes
  • Ensure legal compliance in CSR and community development programs


Team & Governance Management

  • Lead and develop the in-house legal team
  • Establish legal policies, SOPs, and contract management systems
  • Ensure effective legal documentation, reporting, and governance standards


Job Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in Law (SH)
  • Advocate License (PERADI) strongly preferred
  • Master's degree in Law or Business Law is an advantage


Experience

  • Minimum 12-15 years of legal experience, with significant exposure to:
    • Mining, energy, or natural resources industry
    • In-house legal roles within conglomerates or large local companies
  • Proven experience handling:
    • Mining permits and regulatory compliance
    • Government relations and regulatory authorities
    • Complex commercial contracts and disputes