International Counsel, Corporate (36)

M&A Lawyer Opportunity

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why somany are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced M&A lawyer to join our market-leading Corporate practice in Jakarta, led by Vik Tang – a Band 1-ranked lawyer with deep expertise in cross-border transactions across Asia and the UK, as International Counsel.

This is a strategic hire to support our thriving Corporate M&A practice. You'll work directly with our Jakarta-based partners and Corporate lawyers across other international offices on high-profile, complex outbound transactions across various sectors including financial services, consumer goods and projects/energy.

What You'll Do

• Work across a range of corporate transactions including M&A, joint ventures, project developments, commercial contracts and regulatory for both Asia and cross border transactions.
• Play a key role in transactions, including drafting and negotiating documents and managing due diligence workstreams.
• Project manage transactions to ensure that key deadlines are met, and deliverables are anticipated, including working closely with other legal teams across the firm to deliver an integrated service to our clients.
• Manage and build client relationships, including assisting with business development activities, events, pitching, marketing and thought leadership.
• Work with our knowledge and Digital Legal Delivery teams to leverage AI and other technology to improve legal delivery tools and enhance efficiency.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have/Be:

• Qualified lawyer in common law jurisdiction with at least 3 years post qualification experience in a private practice environment.
• Solid experience in general corporate work, M&A and cross-border transactions from international law firms(s).
• Be able to demonstrate excellent drafting, analytical and deal project management skills.
• Have excellent English language skills, having Bahasa language capability will be desirable.
• Proven ability to navigate regulatory frameworks and engage with local stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Be enthusiastic, adaptable and industrious, with excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a unique model that blends local expertise with international excellence.
• Work alongside top-tier lawyers in a high-performing, inclusive team.
• Contribute to landmark deals shaping Indonesia's corporate landscape.
• Enjoy long-term career development in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

Team: Corporate

Working Pattern: Full time

Location: Jakarta (HBT)

Contract type: Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.