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BE A PART OF A REVOLUTIONARY CHANGE

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

We are currently seeking highly motivated candidate to join our Legal team as Counsel, who will be based in Jakarta.

Position purpose

Manage legal aspects of the business of Sampoerna related to subject matters or markets to be defined/matters assigned by Sampoerna Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel and certain Region or Affiliate project teams, and to assist the Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel in implementation of departmental practices and objectives in Sampoerna. This position works with Sampoerna Law Team to reach business objectives in a manner consistent with all relevant laws, regulations and internal policies, reporting to Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel within an established framework including review against defined targets.

YOUR 'DAY TO DAY'

• Provide timely legal analysis, advice on Sampoerna business activities, representation, negotiation and documentation in a wide variety of HM Sampoerna management initiatives and other matters in accordance with the intentions of business and legal management and company policies. Share issues of common interest with the members of the Law Department including information on developments in laws and regulations in Indonesia as well as offshore, including best practices for advising clients and organizing workflow.
• To ensure the provision of optimal legal support for Sampoerna and certain Affiliate and Region project teams through both internal and external resources.
• To remain current and knowledgeable with respect to current and pending legislation, case law and administrative regulations pertinent to the prevailing laws and regulations in Indonesia and providing accurate and timely information to Senior Counsel and Assistant General Counsel in relation to relevant legal developments.
• Assisting in setting, and managing, budgets for the Law Department of Sampoerna.
• To assist Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel in implementation of departmental plans and objectives within PMI’s business in Indonesia. Support Sampoerna Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel with respect to implementation and compliance of the relevant Indonesian laws and regulations in order to support the business of Sampoerna.
• Participate on project teams, ensuring that their decisions and recommendations protect the legal interests of the company, and execute decisions to achieve objectives on a timely basis. Provide training on legal issues to employees of Sampoerna as needed.
• Support the Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel in the review of Sampoerna’s business proposals for consistency with laws, company policies and the terms of the proposed transactions. To follow developments in Sampoerna’s business to ensure legal compliance and identify legal issues for management.
• Structure and ensure implementation of development plans for direct reports, if any.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Licensed to practice (Peradi) is mandatory
• Excellent in English, both written and verbal
• Have min. 5 years’ experience for similar role in private practices or in-house counsel.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Ability to manage time and tasks effectively
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt and perform in dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• Willing to be located in Jakarta.

What We Are Offer

Our success depends on our talented employees who come to work here every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join Sampoerna/PMI and you too can

• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society to deliver a smoke-free future.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.