Legal Manager

Bukalapak's mission is to provide a fair economy for all. We envision a tech-enabled economy where everyone from all walks of life has the options and opportunities to get more out of life, powered by our innovative online and offline platform. We do this because we believe people deserve equal opportunity to create better lives for themselves and their loved ones.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Manager to lead our corporate legal function. This role will oversee high-impact legal initiatives, provide strategic counsel to senior leadership, and ensure strong legal governance across the organization. You will work closely with executives and cross-functional teams to support business growth while effectively managing legal risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee high-impact legal projects while working closely with senior management and business teams on both strategic and operational matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management on corporate, commercial, regulatory, compliance, and operational legal matters.
• Lead the drafting and review of complex legal agreements, ensuring alignment with applicable laws, internal policies, and business objectives.
• Supervise and mentor junior legal team members, including reviewing their work and supporting their professional development.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, including overseeing litigation strategy, commercial matters, day-to-day legal support, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and regulatory analysis to support new business initiatives, including assessing new business ideas and strategic projects.
• Support and advise on business structures, strategic partnerships, and expansion initiatives from legal, regulatory, and risk perspectives.
• Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments, ensuring timely adaptation across the organization.
• Assist in developing and implementing legal frameworks, policies, and compliance programs across departments.
• Support corporate governance activities, including board and shareholder matters, legal risk assessments, and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.); Master of Laws (LL.M.) is a plus.
• 5–8 years of experience in corporate legal, in-house, or law firm environments.
• Strong expertise in corporate & commercial law, regulatory & compliance, contracts, licensing, and dispute resolution.
• Proven ability in contract drafting, negotiation, and providing strategic legal advisory to business stakeholders.
• Solid analytical thinking with the ability to translate legal complexities into practical business solutions.
• Strong communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Bukalapak is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring committee considers all applicants based on their merits and qualifications for each position. Bukalapak does not discriminate applicants on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. We embrace diversity and encourage inclusion because we believe that to help create A Fair Economy For All, we need to build a workplace for all #BukalapakForAll