Banking and Finance Partner (Jakarta)

DFDL was established in 1994 and founded on a unique vision: to create an integrated legal and tax advisory firm with in-depth knowledge of the developing jurisdictions in which we are based. Our dedicated professionals exhibit the understanding and insight necessary to assist you in navigating the legal and tax complexities and challenges. Drawing on a wide-ranging industry experience and finely tuned local knowledge in the countries we operate in, we strive to provide concise, commercially focused, and innovative advice, staying true to our original motto: “One Region. One Firm”.DFDL has 12 offices, including collaborating firms, in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

As a full-service firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services across various industry sectors. To better serve our client's business needs, we have also organized our expertise into the following practice groups:

• Anti-Trust and Competition
• Aviation and Logistics
• Banking and Finance 
• Compliance and Investigations
• Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment
• Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 
• Investment Funds
• Real Estate and Hospitality
• Restructuring
• Tax and Transfer Pricing
• Technology, Media and Telecoms  

In Indonesia, DFDL, along with Nusantara DFDL Partnership, has been serving the needs of domestic and foreign investors in Indonesia since 2011.

Position

Nusantara DFDL Partnership is now seeking to hire an experienced and talented individual for the position of a Banking and Finance Partner to join our team in Indonesia.

Reports to: Managing Director, DFDL Indonesia Practice

Key external relationships: Clients, Government Ministries, Chambers of Commerce, Business Associations

Key internal relationships: Partners, Senior Legal Advisers, Regional Legal Advisers and other staff in the Indonesia Office

Salary range: Competitive, varying based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

Position type: Full Time – Regular

Applicants eligible: Indonesian-law qualified professional residing in Jakarta

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Main duties of the role

The following are the key duties and responsibilities that will be expected of you within the Firm:

• Support the Mission, Values and Goals of the Firm and participate actively in the Firm’s management as well as the successful implementation of strategic plans;
• Work with Management Team to communicate and promote the Firm to the most important audiences;
• Be committed to the best interest of the Firm as a whole;
• Undertake all activities typical of a senior legal adviser, including the drafting of advices, opinions and contracts (including share purchase agreements, subscription agreements and shareholders agreements), negotiating contracts and managing due diligence investigations;
• Draft and deliver fee proposals, keep accurate time records, review and revise invoices and assist in the collection of outstanding invoices;
• Peer review the work of other consultants and provide constructive feedback as necessary;
• Supervise and provide leadership and coaching to more junior legal consultants, legal assistants and other staff;
• Participate actively in the Firm’s business development efforts, including government relations, various chambers of commerce, business clubs and other relevant groups and contribute your expertise as Partner for the Firm’s business development;
• Participate in knowledge management, professional development and Firm administrative activities as requested;
• Assist in the development of legal project management tools, resources and technologies, including software, templates, checklists, databases (including knowledge databases) and forms;
• Develop and present communications on legal project management successes for the Firm’s internal and external communications, client pitches and marketing services;
• Other tasks not specifically listed in this document may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required: (“Selection Criteria”)

• 15 years of PQE and a significant experience in the Indonesian market;

• Indonesia-qualified lawyer with substantial post-qualification experience in the Indonesian market, including partner-level experience advising on Banking & Finance and debt transactions;
• Demonstrated experience acting on transactional banking matters, including syndicated and bilateral lending, project finance, structured finance, refinancing and security arrangements;
• Strong capability to lead and execute transactions, including drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor arrangements, guarantees and legal opinions;
• Proven ability to draft high-quality contracts, legal opinions and advisory memoranda in both English and Bahasa Indonesia, meeting international and local market standards;
• Sound understanding of Indonesian banking regulations, financial services regulatory framework and project-related approvals, including lender-side risk analysis;
• Exposure to cross-border financings, including coordination with international counsel, DFIs or offshore lenders;
• Prior experience or working knowledge of M&A-related finance, acquisition finance or restructuring is an advantage, but not essential;
• Commercially minded and solution-oriented, with the ability to apply legal expertise pragmatically in a fast-moving, deal-driven environment;
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to engage effectively with financial institutions, sponsors, internal teams and cross-border counsel;
• Demonstrates initiative, ownership and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple transactions concurrently;
• High standards of professional integrity, confidentiality, reliability and ethical judgment; and
• Self-motivated, growth-oriented and committed to continuous professional development and practice expansion.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae or resume, accompanied by a covering letter outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.

All applications and expressions of interest will be treated confidentially and reviewed only by DFDL Senior Management and the Human Resources team.

Please note that this position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.