Legal Associate

Legal Associate – Jakarta, Indonesia YCP is a Singapore-based advisory and investment firm listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Founded in 2011, the Group has achieved exponential growth and now has 700+ professionals across 20+ offices globally, including China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, `, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, and Vietnam. Our advisory arm focuses on consulting engagements related to new business development, business turnaround, financial advisory including M&A due diligence, digital marketing, and global expansion support. Our investment arm operates businesses in personal care, F&B, early education, pet care and other strategic sectors across Asia. Please visit https://ycp.com/ for more details.

We are committed to nurturing the next generation of business leaders in Asia by providing real, hands-on experience across both advisory and investment work. Due to the continued growth of our office, we are seeking a detail-oriented and versatile

Legal Associate

based in Indonesia to support our legal function across SEA, India, UAE, US & EU. This role involves providing regulatory and corporate legal advisory support across client engagements, internal governance matters, and cross-border regional projects.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory & Advisory Support

Provide legal research and analysis on regional laws and regulations, including corporate, commercial, employment, licensing, and sector-specific regulations. Support client engagements requiring regulatory interpretation and compliance assessments. Assist in preparing legal opinions, regulatory memoranda, and advisory reports for clients. Monitor regulatory developments in Indonesia and provide updates to internal teams and clients.

2. Corporate & Commercial Matters Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (e.g., service agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements, vendor agreements). Support corporate structuring, company incorporation, licensing, and compliance matters. Assist with due diligence exercises for transactions and investment projects. Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and government authorities where necessary.

3. Regional & Cross-Border Coordination Support cross-border projects involving multiple SEA jurisdictions. Coordinate with regional teams to ensure consistency in legal and regulatory positioning. Assist in harmonizing templates, risk frameworks, and compliance processes across the region.

4. Internal Governance & Risk Support internal compliance, risk management, and governance processes. Maintain legal documentation and ensure adherence to firm policies. Contribute to the development of internal legal templates and best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor of Laws (S.H.) from a reputable university Minimum 2–5 years of relevant legal experience (preferably in-house). Strong understanding of Indonesian corporate and commercial law. Experience in regulatory advisory, compliance, or transactional support preferred. Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia (written and spoken). Strong drafting, analytical, and research skills. Commercially aware with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives. Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.